Kapil Dev explains the impact his 175 had on the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team

Thursday marked 37th anniversary of former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev scoring a n world record 175 runs against Zimbabwe in a virtual-kck out game of 1983 World Cujp. After winning toss at Tunbridge Wells, Kapil Dev decided to bat first. However, Team India h worst possible start as y lost ir first five wickets at a score of 17 runs. But n entered Kapil Dev and rest is history. former skipper rescued his side at that time from getting humiliated in mega event.

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Kapil Dev 175: former India captain reveals how his kck against Zimbabwe did a world of good to Indian team

Kapil Dev went on to score a 138-ball 175 while batting with tail-enders to take score to 266 for 8 in 60 overs. Syed Kirmani was incidentally second highest scorer for India in game, with 24* batting at .11. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 235 as Man Lal (3/42), Roger Binny (2/45) and Kapil (1/32) starred with ball. However, Kapil Dev's brilliant innings was t telecast live and was witnessed by only those present at ground.

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That innings by Kapil Dev was instrumental in India lifting World Cup that year as a loss in that game would have shattered India's dreams of lifting World Cup that year.  right-hander's innings was simply single biggest individual contribution to a team's win in World Cup history till date. Such was impact of Kapil Dev's innings that even today it is considered among top ODI innings of all-time.

ICC uploed a video on Thursday, making fans stalgic about Kapil Dev 175 kck. In video, Kapil Dev is seen explaining importance of that innings and impact it h on team. Kapil Dev said that match against Zimbabwe was moment when  team started feeling that y can be in top four teams and can beat any opposition on ir day or in toughest of situations by bouncing back.

In a Breakfast with Champions interview, Kapil Dev claimed that he just looked to enjoy himself despite pressure situation India were in and went with flow since he barely got out of shower when he saw that team was tottering at 17-5.

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Prior to Zimbabwe game, Kapil Dev's India were on verge of being eliminated after losing to Australia and West Indies in ir previous round-robin matches. However, after defeating Zimbabwe, India secured a 118-run win over Australia. In semi-final, y beat England and went on to thrash West Indies in final at Lord’s to lift ir first World Cup. 

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