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One team managed to reach the semis by the thinnest of margins. They had scored 0.08 runs per over more than another team which had an equal number of points.

 
1.Which were the teams? Click For Answers
2. Which bowler ended the tournament as India’s highest wicket-taker?
3. Who captained Zimbabwe in their debut Word Cup appearance?
4. Who was the only member of the 1983 squad who never got to play a single match!
5. Which is the only team which did not win a single match in the 1983 World Cup?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Answers.
1. Pakistan edged past New Zealand on superior run rate after both the teams ended league engagements at 12 points each.
2. Roger Binny with his gentle medium pace, ended as India’s as well as tournament’s highest wicket-taker. He took 18 wickets.
3. Duncan Fletcher led Zimbabwe in their first ever World Cup appearance.
4. Left hand medium fast bowler Sunil Valson holds the unfortunate distinction.
5. None! 1983 edition is the only edition from where no team had to go winless.