1983 World Cup semi-final knock against England was a birthday gift for my mother, says Sandeep Patil
India Today
Sandeep Patil said that the semi-final of the 1983 World Cup, in which his unbeaten 51 off 32 balls helped India beat England by six wickets, happened on the same day as his mother's birthday
Sandeep Patil's belligerent 51 not out off 32 balls propelled India against England in the semi-final of the 1983 World Cup propelled India to the final of the tournament. The match happened on June 22, which also happened to be Patil's mother's birthday. Who will win if Kapil's 1983 team was up against Dhoni's 2011 team? The most memorable moment? Mystery behind the champagne bottle opened by 1983 Team India Captain on victory. 1983 World Cup champions spill all the secrets! (@sardesairajdeep)#India #WorldCup #WorldCup1983 pic.twitter.com/qfOP8ZqXXr India went on to beat the all-conquering West Indies by six wickets to win their first-ever World Cup title. Recalling the win 38 years later, Patil said that his mother had called him on the eve of the semi-final.
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