The victory of the 1983 World Cup is one of the Indian sports history's proudest achievements. On June 25, 1983, a team that fewer people had faith in lifted the trophy at Lord's Cricket Ground, beating mighty West Indies by 43 runs. It wasn't merely a cricket game. It was an experience that would change India's destiny forever. The nation, still grappling with the tribulations of the past, was given new hope. Led by their young skipper Kapil Dev, a group of warriors battled a two-time world champion and demonstrated to the world what they could achieve through faith and togetherness. 1983 WC Final - A Match That Shocked the World Image Source: AllSport UK Ltd The Final match wasn't an easy one. India got to bat first and got bowled out for only 183 runs. All the people thought that the West Indies, which had players like Clive Lloyd and Viv Richards, would easily chase it down. But cricket, as well as life, is full of surprises. Madan Lal reversed the fortunes with three wickets, and Mohinder Amarnath was instrumental with two wickets. The clincher came when Kapil Dev caught Michael Holding off Amarnath's bowling. That was it. India were World Champions, beating the two-time winners. Also Read | Indian Cricketers as Panchayat Characters - A Fun Comparison No Dinner After Celebration And while the entire India was celebrating with fireworks and cheers, the Indian team in London did not have dinner. Sounds unbelievable, right? As senior sports journalist Vijay Lokapally narrated the episode on the podcast 2 Sloggers, the team had celebrated until late at night. But when they went out to dine, all the restaurants were closed. So what did the world champions eat? Burgers. Yes, the team which had just created history ordered some burgers to eat. The Driver, the Police & the Fine The evening became even more happening. The driver of the team continued driving, despite the fact that his shift was over. In London, however, things are tight, drivers cannot work for more than a predetermined number of hours. The vehicle was intercepted by the London police at a checkpoint and had the driver violating the rule. The players explained, "We are the world champions of cricket!" The officer heard them out, smiled, and requested autographs, but also fined them. To this day, nobody knows who settled that bill, or its amount. Also Read | India Drop 10 Catches, Collapse Twice in Shocking Test Defeat A Mystery Bill at the Pub Later in the evening, some Indian players were accompanied by some Pakistani cricketers to celebrate further. They proceeded to a pub, giggled, made fun of each other, and enjoyed the moment. But as the celebration continued, Kapil Dev suddenly had an apprehension - "Who will settle the bill?" That detail is still a secret even now. According to some, it was a wealthy Indian fan, who noticed the champions, who paid the bill in silence. According to others, someone from the team took care of it, but nobody is really certain. 1983 World Cup Win: More Than Just a Trophy India's victory in 1983 World Cup was more than cricket. It was hope, pride, and belief. An untested team with no hopes restored the faith of a nation in itself. The on-field anecdotes of that evening tell us that even champions are human beings like us, tired after a long day at work, bogged down in unexpected problems, and wondering who is going to pay the bill. But they had something extra special. They had team spirit, bravery, and a moment that still gives us the goosebumps.