Unbelievable Wins: 15 Underdog Triumphs That Shocked the Sports World

India Wins the Cricket World Cup (1983)

In 1983, the Indian cricket team, led by Kapil Dev, entered the World Cup as underdogs. They were up against the mighty West Indies, who had won the previous two World Cups. Yet, in a thrilling final, India defeated the West Indies to win their first World Cup, changing the face of cricket in the country forever.