The 1983 Cricket World Cup was the third edition of the Cricket World Cup, held in England from June 9 to June 25, 1983. It featured eight teams: England, India, West Indies, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe. The tournament was played in a round-robin format, followed by knockout stages. India won the championship, defeating the two-time defending champions, the West Indies, in the final at Lord's on June 25. This victory marked India's first World Cup title, significantly boosting the popularity of cricket in the country and changing the landscape of the sport.