The host of the 1983 Cricket World Cup was England. In this tournament, the maximum runs were scored by David Gower of England. He accrued 384 runs. In this championship, India, West Indies, Zimbabwe and Australia were placed in Group B. This tournament was won by India after defeating West Indies in the final.
Group match against India
India and West Indies played a group match on 9th June 1983 at Old Trafford, Manchester. India stockpiled 262 runs for 8 wickets in 60 overs, mainly due to Yashpal Sharma’s knock of 89 in 120 balls. Michael Holding bowled 12 overs, conceded 32 runs and took 2 wickets. West Indies was bowled out for 228 in 54.1 overs. Andy Roberts remained not out on 37 after facing 58 deliveries. Ravi Shastri took 3 wickets for 26 runs in 5.1 overs. Yashpal Sharma was announced as the Man of the Match. India won this match by 34 runs.
Group match against Australia
West Indies played its second group match on 11th June 1983 at Headingly, Leeds and the opponent was Australia. West Indies accumulated 252 runs for 9 wickets in 60 overs. The main contribution came from Larry Gomes who hit 78 runs in 153 deliveries. Geoff Lawson bowled 12 overs, gave away 29 runs and made 3 dismissals. In reply, Australia was bowled out for 151 in 30.3 overs. The main damage was inflicted by Winston Davis. He made 7 dismissals in 10.3 overs, while conceding 51 runs. David Hookes faced 45 deliveries and scored 45 runs. Davis was honored as the Man of the Match. West Indies won this match by 101 runs.
Group match against Zimbabwe
On 13th June 1983, West Indies clashed against Zimbabwe at New Road, Worcester. Zimbabwe gathered 217 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 60 overs. The top scorer was Duncan Fletcher who remained unbeaten on 71 in 88 deliveries. Andy Roberts took 3 wickets and was hit for 36 runs in 12 overs. West Indies replied by scoring 218 runs for 2 wickets in 48.3 overs. The main contributor was Gordon Greenidge who remained unbeaten on 105 after facing 147 deliveries. Peter Rawson picked up 2 wickets for 39 runs in 12 overs. The Man of the Match accolade was won by Greenidge. West Indies won this match by 8 wickets. 
Group match against India
The repeat match of West Indies against India was on 15th June 1983 and the venue was the Oval, London. West Indies amassed 282 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 60 overs, mainly due to the 119 runs scored by Vivian Richards in 146 balls. Roger Binny bowled 12 overs, gave away 71 runs and took 3 wickets. India was all out for 216 in 53.1 overs. Mohinder Amarnath who made 80 in 139 was the top scorer. Richards was chosen as the Man of the Match. West Indies won this match by 66 runs.
Out of the first four group matches, West Indies lost the first match, while won the remaining matches.