<P> In the final , India lost the toss and were asked to bat first against a West Indies team that arguably boasted the world 's best bowling attack . Only Krishnamachari Srikkanth ( 38 from 57 balls ) and Mohinder Amarnath ( 26 from 80 balls ) put up any significant resistance as Roberts , Marshall , Joel Garner and Michael Holding ripped through the Indian batsmen , ably supported by Gomes . Surprising resistance by the tail allowed India to compile 183 ( all out , 54.4 overs ) . When Indian chips were down Kapil Dev said `` team if this is not a winning total its definitely a fighting total '' One of the popular quotes of all time . However , the Indian bowling exploited the weather and pitch conditions perfectly to bowl out the best batting lineup of the era for 140 from 52 overs in return , winning by 43 runs and completing one of the most stunning upsets in cricket history . Amarnath and Madan Lal each took three wickets , and one memorable moment was the sight of Kapil Dev running about 20 yards ( 18 m ) to take a catch to dismiss Richards , the West Indies ' top scorer with 33 from 28 balls . Amarnath was the most economical bowler , conceding just 12 runs from his seven overs , while taking 3 wickets , and was once again awarded the Man of the Match award for his all - round performance . There was no ' Man of the Series ' awarded in 1983 . </P>
<P> In the final , India lost the toss and were asked to bat first against a West Indies team that arguably boasted the world 's best bowling attack . Only Krishnamachari Srikkanth ( 38 from 57 balls ) and Mohinder Amarnath ( 26 from 80 balls ) put up any significant resistance as Roberts , Marshall , Joel Garner and Michael Holding ripped through the Indian batsmen , ably supported by Gomes . Surprising resistance by the tail allowed India to compile 183 ( all out , 54.4 overs ) . When Indian chips were down Kapil Dev said `` team if this is not a winning total its definitely a fighting total '' One of the popular quotes of all time . However , the Indian bowling exploited the weather and pitch conditions perfectly to bowl out the best batting lineup of the era for 140 from 52 overs in return , winning by 43 runs and completing one of the most stunning upsets in cricket history . Amarnath and Madan Lal each took three wickets , and one memorable moment was the sight of Kapil Dev running about 20 yards ( 18 m ) to take a catch to dismiss Richards , the West Indies ' top scorer with 33 from 28 balls . Amarnath was the most economical bowler , conceding just 12 runs from his seven overs , while taking 3 wickets , and was once again awarded the Man of the Match award for his all - round performance . There was no ' Man of the Series ' awarded in 1983 . </P>
man of the match in 1983 world cup semi final
man of the match in 1983 world cup semi final
Amarnath
Amarnath