Mohsin Khan 86 Not Out 126 Balls 5 Fours 1 Six vs West Indies 1st Match, Sharjah, November 15, 1985, Rothmans Sharjah Cup

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Watch the rare and classic innings by Pakistan opener Mohsin Khan, who scored a brilliant 86 not out off 126 balls, including 5 stylish fours and 1 elegant six, against a fearsome West Indies bowling attack. This performance came during the 1st match of the Rothmans Sharjah Cup on November 15, 1985, at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.  Facing a bowling lineup that included the likes of Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Michael Holding, Mohsin Khan stood firm, anchoring the Pakistani innings with class and composure. His knock was a perfect blend of solid defense, intelligent strokeplay, and timely aggression—proving his mettle against one of the most dominant bowling attacks in cricket history.  This was a time when facing the West Indies quicks required nerves of steel, and Mohsin rose to the occasion with a match-defining performance. His 86* played a pivotal role for Pakistan, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and guide the team with maturity and grace.  🎤 Don't miss his exclusive post-match interview at the end, where Mohsin shares his thoughts on the innings and the challenge of facing the West Indies pacers.  🔖 Hashtags: #MohsinKhan #PakistanCricket #Sharjah1985 #RothmansCup1985 #VintageCricket #CricketHighlights #WIvsPAK #ODILegends #WestIndiesCricket #RareCricketFootage #MohsinKhan86  I hope you like the video of Mohsin Khan 86 Not Out 126 Balls 5 Fours 1 Six vs West Indies 1st Match, Sharjah, November 15, 1985, Rothmans Sharjah Cup.

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00:00Step into cricketing history with this rare footage as Mohsen Khan craft the masterful

00:05unbeaten 86 of 126 balls, featuring five boundaries and a towering six, against the

00:11fearsome West Indies' bowling attack.

00:13This memorable knock came in the first match of the Ruth Man's Sharjah Cup on November

00:1715, 1985 at Sharjah, a true display of class composure and technique under pressure.

00:23Facing the likes of Marshall, Holding and Garner, Mohsen Khan stood tall, anchoring

00:28Pakistan innings with elegance and grit.

00:30And to top it off, don't miss his post-match interview, where he reflects on his super

00:35effort with calm confidence.

00:58And that's going to be four runs, possibly a six, it's four, short and my word, Mohsen

01:11really gave it the pumping of its life, four runs.

01:1797, Ramiz Raja 17, Mohsen 49, looking for his 50.

01:25And that's going to be it, Mohsen Khan knockout 50, as he clears that down to Dave Midon and

01:35gets a single, Pakistan on 98 for two, Mohsen 50.

01:39Applause all around for Mohsen Khan from this jam-packed Sharjah Cricket Stadium, waving of

01:50the Pakistan flags.

01:51Now is that six or is that out?

01:57It's six.

02:01It's six.

02:10Mohsen Khan, lovely timing, beautiful shot, super shot that was in.

02:17A classic innings from Mohsen, and Imran waiting for Mohsen to lead the side into the pavilion.

02:24At the end of the Pakistani innings, Mohsen Khan was hopeful that Pakistan's score was good

02:29enough to beat the West Indies.

02:31I won't say it's good enough, Kim, but I think we'll have a good fight on this, and depending

02:37if our two spinners come off, if they come off, I think we'll have a very good chance to win again.

02:42What about your 86, though?

02:43I mean, that was practically half the Pakistan's total score.

02:47I'm glad, Kim, that it came of some use to Pakistan, and I just tried to stay there,

02:53and Imran kept on asking the 12 men to convey the message to him, to me, that

02:59just try and stay there as much as you can.

03:02And I'm glad, and I think I'll be more glad if my 86 will come off real good, like winning

03:07the game.

03:08Were you surprised how easily the Pakistani batsmen seem to be dealing with the West Indies

03:13bowling?

03:14Well, Kim, I think we have done this in the past.

03:16There's one thing good about it, that the morale in the dressing room of our team was not

03:22very high, but high enough to understand that we can beat this side, because our previous

03:27record hasn't been bad against West Indies.

03:30The bowlers are very good, no doubt, but definitely playable.

03:33Most of all, it shows when we're on someone choosing to bat first, do you think?

03:37Well, we always do that.

03:38Usually, Imran's strategy basically is always to bat first and set a target, and then maybe

03:45I think he's got more confidence on bowling than batting.

03:48And quite rightly, I think, to have a bowler like Abdul Qadir in the team and Tossit Ahmed,

03:54they're two full spinners, I think it will work out pretty well.

03:59And even if we don't win, I'll be very sorry to see, but I think it's going to be a very

04:03close game.

04:06Mohsen Khan was a stylish and technically sound opening batsman for Pakistan, known for his elegance

04:12at the crease and calm temperament under pressure.

04:16With a solid technique and graceful stroke play, he excelled against both pace and spin,

04:21often providing steady starts at the top of the order.

04:24Mohsen Khan was not just about survival, he had the ability to shift gears, especially with

04:29his signature cover drives and lofted strokes down the ground.

04:33His most famous moments came when he scored a double century at Lord's in 1982, becoming

04:38the first Pakistani to do so at the iconic venue.

04:42Whether in Taos or ODI, Mohsen Khan brought bias and patience, earning a reputation as one

04:47of the most reliable openers of his era.

04:53God bless you!

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