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Kapil Dev’s 175*: The World Cup Rescue Without a Replay
At 17 for five against Zimbabwe, India’s 1983 World Cup campaign was in danger. Kapil Dev’s unbeaten 175 changed the match—and survives without a television replay.
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History
At 17 for five against Zimbabwe, India’s 1983 World Cup campaign was in danger. Kapil Dev’s unbeaten 175 changed the match—and survives without a television replay.
Analysis
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s 99-run opening stand gave India control of the Asian Games final. Richa Ghosh accelerated the finish, and the bowlers completed a 147-run victory over Sri Lanka to retain the women’s cricket gold.