Ramiz Raja 53 off 72 Balls 4 Fours vs Pakistan at Sharjah 6th Match April 10, 1987

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Relive the graceful batting of Ramiz Raja as he scored a stylish 53 runs off 72 balls against India in the 6th match of the Sharjah Cup on April 10, 1987. In this memorable innings at Sharjah, Ramiz played some exquisite on-drives and elegant strokes, finding the boundary 4 times with pure timing and placement. His calm presence at the crease and ability to rotate the strike provided crucial stability to Pakistan's innings under pressure. This knock is a perfect example of Ramiz Raja’s classy batting style, where technique and elegance took center stage. Watch the highlights and enjoy a piece of cricketing history from the golden days of Sharjah cricket.  Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more classic cricket moments!  I hope you like the video of Ramiz Raja 53 off 72 Balls 4 Fours vs Pakistan at Sharjah 6th Match April 10, 1987.   #RamizRaja #SharjahCup1987 #pakistanvsindiamatch  #CricketHighlights #VintageCricket #SharjahCricket #CricketClassics #RamizRajaBatting #1987Cricket #CricketLegends

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00:00In this video watch out, Ramiz Raja craft a composed 53 runs of 72 balls,

00:06peppered with four classy boundaries, against India at Sharjah in the sixth match of the Sharjah

00:11Cup on April 10, 1987. Ramiz Raja treated the crowd to some delightful on-drives, showcasing

00:17his trademark elegance at the crease. His timing and placement were a treat for the purest.

00:23It was a crucial knock that provided stability to Pakistan innings in a high-pressure contest.

00:28Let's watch the video.

00:59Four runs possibly, a perfectly executed on-drive, so much of grace.

01:06On-drives raja, here on your face.

01:12DRAGE Raja, here on your face.

01:22Here we face.

01:38Shastri is starting a threshold.

01:42This one's a lovely shot.

01:45Two extra cover, four runs.

01:49Well timed.

01:52Well placed.

02:08Marvellous 15th for Remy's Roger.

02:11How well he's played.

02:12He's lost his opening partner but has continued to bat very fluently.

02:31Oh dear.

02:32He's got five men on the offside.

02:39Oh, what a wonderful catch.

02:47Dhanbukhan Khandic, what a brilliant catch.

02:54Really has the hands of the wicket.

02:56Ramiz Raja was known for his elegant and stylish batting, combining solid technique with a

03:01flair for timing.

03:03As a top-order best man, he relied more on placements and timing rather than brute force, often caressing

03:09the ball through the gaps with effortless grace.

03:12His on-drives and cover drives were particularly pleasing to the eye.

03:15Marked by a high elbow and a smooth follow-through, Ramiz Raja had a calm presence at the crease,

03:21rarely looking rushed, and was adept at rotating the strike while punishing loose deliveries.

03:26Although he was not known for big-hitting batsmen, his ability to build and innings and anchor

03:32the top-order made him a valuable asset for Pakistan during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

03:39Over his ODI career, Ramiz Raja played 198 matches, scoring 5,841 runs at an average of 32.09,

03:48including nine centuries and 31 fifties, with a high score of 190 not out.

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