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The 1983 English cricket season was the 84th in which the County Championship had been an official competition. The third Prudential World Cup was won by India. New Zealand won a Test match in England for the first time. Essex won the Schweppes County Championship and Yorkshire won the Sunday League. The MCCA Knockout Trophy was inaugurated.
See main article: 1983 Cricket World Cup.
See main article: New Zealand cricket team in England in 1983. New Zealand played four Tests against England following the World Cup. Although they were heavily beaten in three of these, they won the second test at Headingley. This was New Zealand's first Test victory in England after 29 attempts. It was New Zealand's first away test win in over 13 years.
See main article: article and 1983 County Championship.
See main article: article and 1983 NatWest Trophy.
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See main article: article and 1983 John Player Special League.