Cricket World Cup History: Reliving India's journey to the 1983 World Cup triumph

June 15: India vs West Indies, Oval

Mohinder Amarnath's all-around performance went in vain.

Defending Champions West Indies met India again at the Oval as they aimed to reach the semis for the third time in a row. Clive Llyod, the West Indies skipper won the toss and opted to bat first.

Losing Greenidge early, West Indies recovered through a hundred-run partnership between Desmond Haynes and Sir Vivian Richards. Sir Richards yet again showed his world-class caliber as he scored 119 before he nicked one off Sandhu. Lloyd's 41 and Gomes' 27-run cameo ensured Windies reach a total of 282.

India's start to the chase was dented by two early wickets and was even more compounded by an injury to Dilip Vengsarkar.

Mohinder Amarnath fought hard with his 80 but with no other batsman showing any resilience, India could not get across the line. India were bowled out for 216 as the West Indies clinched a comfortable 66-run win.