Evoking magnificence
PR Mansingh's Diary
ARYABHATTA
It were crucial partnerships like the third-wicket stand between Mohinder Amarnath and Yashpal Sharma in the semi-final against England that kept Indian hopes alive at all times. Here is a rundown of the best partnerships for each wicket during the memorable event.
Best partnerships for each wicket
| Wkt | Runs | Batsman | Vs | Date | Venue |
| 1st | 46 | SM Gavaskar & K Srikkanth | Eng | 22/06/1983 | Manchester |
| 2nd | 57 | K Srikkanth & M Amarnath | WI | 25/06/1983 | Lord's |
| 3rd | 92 | M Amarnath & Yashpal Sharma | Eng | 22/06/1983 | Manchester |
| 4th | 63 | Yashpal Sharma & SM Patil | Eng | 22/06/1983 | Manchester |
| 5th | 50 | M Amarnath & Kapil Dev | WI | 15/06/1983 | The Oval |
| 6th | 73 | Yashpal Sharma & RMH Binny | WI | 09/06/1983 | Manchester |
| 7th | 58 | Kapil Dev & S Madan Lal | Aus | 13/06/1983 | Nottingham |
| 8th | 62 | Kapil Dev & S Madan Lal | Zim | 18/06/1983 | Tunbridge Wells |
| 9th | 126* | Kapil Dev & SMH Kirmani | Zim | 18/06/1983 | Tunbridge Wells |
| 10th | 22 | SMH Kirmani & BS Sandhu | Aus | 13/06/1983 | Nottingham |
| 10th | 22 | SMH Kirmani & BS Sandhu | WI | 25/06/1983 | Lord's |
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