West Indies won the toss in the 1983 Cricket World Cup final and chose to field first against India at Lord’s.

Quick Scoop

  • The 1983 World Cup final was played on 25 June 1983 at Lord’s, London, between India and the West Indies.
  • West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, won the toss and opted to bowl, sending India in to bat.
  • Despite losing the toss, India scored 183 and then bowled West Indies out for 140 to win by 43 runs and claim their first World Cup title.

In simple terms: West Indies called correctly at the toss – but India walked away with the trophy.

TL;DR: West Indies won the toss in the 1983 World Cup final and elected to field.

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