World Cup 1992 India vs West Indies – Full Scorecard, Result & Match Analysis

The group-stage match between India and West Indies at the 1992 Cricket World Cup was an important encounter that reflected the contrasting phases of both teams. Played in Australia during a revolutionary World Cup that introduced coloured clothing and day-night matches, this game once again highlighted West Indies’ dominance in limited-overs cricket.

Match Background

India entered the contest hoping to register a crucial win, but inconsistency with the bat remained a concern. Led by Mohammad Azharuddin, India won the toss and decided to bat first. West Indies, captained by Richie Richardson, relied on experience, discipline, and a balanced bowling attack.

India Innings – Struggle for Momentum

Batting first, India never fully settled at the crease. Early wickets put pressure on the middle order, and partnerships were hard to build on Australian pitches offering bounce and pace. While players like Sanjay Manjrekar and senior all-rounder Kapil Dev showed resistance, the Indian innings lacked acceleration in the later overs.

West Indies bowlers kept things tight, forcing mistakes and capitalising on India’s inability to rotate the strike consistently. As a result, India were bowled out for a below-par total, leaving their bowlers with a challenging task.

West Indies Chase – Calm and Controlled

Chasing 195 to win, West Indies approached the target with composure. Openers provided a steady start, laying the foundation for a successful chase. Desmond Haynes played a key role at the top, while captain Richie Richardson ensured stability in the middle order.

Despite losing a few wickets, West Indies never allowed the required run rate to climb. Their experience in World Cup cricket was evident as they paced the chase perfectly and reached the target with five wickets in hand.

Significance of the Match

This victory strengthened West Indies’ position in the group stage and reinforced their reputation as a formidable World Cup side. For India, the match highlighted familiar problems — batting collapses and difficulty adapting to overseas conditions. Although it was only a group match, it played an important role in shaping both teams’ campaigns in the 1992 tournament.


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📊 Full Match Scorecard

🏏 India Innings – 194 all out

Ravi Shastri

Navjot Singh Sidhu

Mohammad Azharuddin (c)

Sachin Tendulkar

Sanjay Manjrekar

Kapil Dev

Manoj Prabhakar


Total: 194 all out


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🏏 West Indies Innings – 195/5

Desmond Haynes

Richie Richardson (c)

Brian Lara

Carl Hooper

Gus Logie


Total: 195/5


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🏆 Result

West Indies won by 5 wickets