Quiz! Can you name the top-ranked batters on the eve of the 1983 World Cup?

The 1983 edition of the ODI World Cup is best remembered for how the Kapil Dev-led Indian side shocked the cricketing world to lift the trophy. It was also the last 60-over World Cup: from 1987, the tournament was reduced to 50 overs a side.

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In this quiz, you have to name the top 25 batters in the ICC men's ODI rankings on June 8, 1983, the day before the start of the World Cup. Two players in the top five were from the West Indies, who dominated the world of cricket throughout the decade.

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To make it easy for you, rankings, ratings and the team of each player are provided as hints. You have five minutes to name all the players. Good luck!

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Quiz! Can you name the top-ranked batters on the eve of the 1983 World Cup?

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