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India won the Cricket World Cup on June 25, 1983, by defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's, London. This historic victory marked India's first World Cup win. The date is significant in cricket history as it changed perceptions about cricket in the subcontinent.

In the 1983 Cricket World Cup, each team bowled 60 overs in an innings. This was the standard ODI format at that time before it was reduced to 50 overs in the late 1980s. The 1983 tournament was the third World Cup and maintained the 60-over format established in earlier editions.

Kapil Dev scored his famous 175* (not out) against Zimbabwe in the 1983 World Cup at Tunbridge Wells. This innings is considered one of the greatest in ODI history and rescued India from a precarious position. India went on to win the match and eventually the tournament.

Blood composition is approximately 55% plasma and 45% blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). Since plasma is 90% water, and plasma makes up 55% of blood, water constitutes roughly 50% of total blood volume. The 55% figure represents the plasma fraction itself.

Clive Lloyd was the captain of the West Indies cricket team during the 1983 World Cup. He led a formidable West Indies side that had won the previous two World Cups (1975 and 1979). Under his leadership, West Indies were the favorites to win again but were defeated by India in the final.

In the 1983 World Cup final, West Indies were bowled out for 140 runs in 52 overs. India then scored 183 for 4 to win by 43 runs. This low score by the dominant West Indies team was unexpected and crucial to India's historic victory.

India scored 183 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 60 overs to win the 1983 World Cup final. Kris Srikkanth top-scored with 38, and Mohinder Amarnath played a crucial knock. This target was enough to bowl out West Indies for 140 and secure India's first World Cup victory.

RAG stands for Resource Allocation Group, typically referring to committees or teams that allocate resources in organizations. This acronym is used in business, military, and organizational contexts where efficient resource distribution is critical for operations and planning.