By how many runs did India defeat West Indies in the 1983 ODI World Cup final at Lord's?

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India defeated West Indies by 43 runs in the 1983 ODI World Cup final at Lord's on 25 June 1983. India were bowled out for 183, then dismissed West Indies for 140 in a stunning upset. Kapil Dev's side were rank outsiders going into the final.

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