Kapil Dev’s unbeaten 175 against Zimbabwe during the 1983 World Cup remains legendary. Entering at a precarious 17 for 5, Kapil’s aggressive play led India to a total of 266/8. India went on to win the match by 31 runs, bowling out Zimbabwe for 235. In the final, India famously defeated the mighty West Indies by 43 runs to lift their first-ever World Cup trophy.
‘My towel fell down’: ‘Secret’ story from 1983 WC
