On this day in 1997, Pakistan's Saeed Anwar scored the then highest individual score in ODIs
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On this day in 1997, Pakistan’s Saeed Anwar scored the then highest individual score in ODIs

On May 21 in 1997, former Pakistan batsman Saeed Anwar smashed the then highest particular person rating in One-Day Internationals (ODI) throughout an Independence Cup match in opposition to his facet’s arch-rivals India in Chennai.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to its official Twitter deal with and knowledgeable its followers of Saeed’s feat.

The world’s cricket governing physique posted an image of the previous Pakistan cricketer and stated that he smashed a blistering knock of 194 runs off 146 deliveries which was adorned with 22 boundaries and 5 sixes in opposition to India.

Pakistan gained the toss and elected to bat first throughout the sixth match of the Independence Cup in 1997.

Saeed Anwar, who got here to open the batting for his facet together with Shahid Afridi, single-handedly guided Pakistan to a rating of 327 for 5 of their stipulated 50 overs. 

He smashed the Indian bowlers all around the park earlier than finally falling simply six runs wanting a double century by being caught by Sourav Ganguly off Sachin Tendulkar’s supply.

Saeed completed with 146-ball 194 runs–which remained highest particular person rating within the 50-over format of the worldwide cricket for 13 lengthy years earlier than being damaged by legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in 2010 when he smashed 200 runs in opposition to South Africa.

Besides him, Ijaz Ahmed and Inzam-ul-Haq have been the one different Pakistan batsmen to contribute to their facet’s innings.

For India, Tendulkar bagged two wickets, whereas Anil Kumble, Robin Singh and Abey Kuruvilla chipped in with a wicket every.

In reply, India misplaced Tendulkar cheaply for 4 runs earlier than his companion Ganguly too did not convert a superb begin into large innings and was dismissed for 33 runs.

Subsequently, first-drop Rahul Dravid notched up a knock of 107 runs off 116 balls, whereas Vinod Kambli well-supported him with 80-ball 65 runs to assist India cross 200-run mark.

After Dravid’s departure, India did not construct partnership to get finally bundled out for 292 runs and hand Pakistan a 35-run win.

Aaqib Javed was the choose of the bowlers for Pakistan with figures of 5 for 61. While Saqlain Mushtag claimed two wickets, Saleem Malik and Mohammad Hussain additionally took a wicket every. 

Saeed Anwar was declared ‘Man of the Match’ for his match-winning contribution with the bat.

 

 

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