Happy Birthday Kapil Dev

Top stats/achievements of 1983 World Cup winning captain.

Jan 06, 2024

Hero of 83 World Cup

Kapil Dev smashed 175 runs not-out in the 1983 WC against Zimbabwe, the highest score by a batter at the number 6 position.

Most Wickets In Single Year

He holds the record of most Test wickets in a calendar year (75) from 18 matches.

Unforgettable Spell

Kapil Dev once bowled a spell of 9/83 in a Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad.

Iconic All-Rounder

In 1979, Kapil Dev took 74 wickets and scored 619 runs in 17 Test matches to become the first cricketer to score 600 plus runs and take 70 wickets in one year.

First Indian to Pick 400 Wickets

Kapil Dev is the first Indian to pick 400 Test wickets.

ODI Stats

3783 runs, 253 wickets, and 71 catches.

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