India won their maiden Cricket World Cup title in 1983 by defeating which team in the final at Lord's?

Answer Explanation

India defeated the two-time defending champions West Indies by 43 runs in the 1983 World Cup final at Lord's on 25 June 1983, winning their first-ever World Cup title.

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