Relive a forgotten gem from Indian cricket history! On October 15, 1989, in the 3rd match of the Champions Trophy at Sharjah, the legendary Mohinder Amarnath played a fearless and aggressive knock of 88 runs off just 80 balls against Pakistan.
With a stunning strike rate of 110, featuring 7 boundaries and 2 sixes, Amarnath defied the era’s slow scoring norms and lifted India to a competitive total. His innings was not just about runs—it was about character, intent, and class.
Though Pakistan chased the target and won the match by 6 wickets, Mohinder’s brave innings still shines as one of the boldest knocks of the time.
🕰️ Rewind the clock and enjoy this vintage masterclass!
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00:00Let's turn back time to October 15, 1989, the third match of the Champions Trophy at
00:06Sharjah.
00:07Mohinder Amarnath, known for his grit and grace, played a bold and blazing knock against Pakistan.
00:12He smashed 88 runs of just 80 balls, striking at an incredible rate of 110, a rarity in
00:19that era when anything above 100 was almost unheard of.
00:24With seven classic boundaries and two powerful sixes, Jimmy Amarnath helped India to put
00:29up a strong total on the board.
00:31It was an inning full of fire and fearless stroke play, a statement of intent.
00:35But cricket can be a game of surprises.
00:38Despite the solid total, Pakistan's batter chased it down smoothly, winning the match
00:43by six wickets.
00:44Still that day belonged to Jimmy Amarnath in many ways.
00:47Let's rewind the clock and relive that vintage gem, a courageous knock from one of India's
00:52unsung heroes in one-day cricket.
00:54And Amarnath.
00:55Nice looking stroke, going to be four rounds.
00:56Lovely shot.
00:57Dukhadet dropping it.
00:58Widish giving it a bit of width.
00:59And Amarnath taken.
01:00It's driven through the covers.
01:01They'll get the second easily.
01:02Two more to Mohinder Amarnath.
01:04And two more to India.
01:05They're 102.
01:05And two more to India.
01:06They're 102.
01:07Now.
01:08Dukhadet dropping it.
01:09Widish giving it a bit of width.
01:10And Amarnath taken.
01:11Dukhadet dropping it.
01:12Widish giving it a bit of width.
01:13And Amarnath taken.
01:14It's driven through the covers.
01:17They'll get the second easily.
01:18Two more to Mohinder Amarnath.
01:19And two more to India.
01:20They're 102.
01:24This time Amarnath using his feet, gloriously lifting it through the covers for four.
01:25What a great one.
01:26Mushtaq himself took some of the pace off.
01:27What a great one.
01:28Mushtaq himself took some of the pace off.
01:29And two more to Mohinder Amarnath.
01:30And two more to India.
01:32They're 102.
01:33This time Amarnath using his feet, gloriously lifting it through the covers for four.
01:50Mushtaq himself took some of the pace off.
01:55Mushtaq to Amarnath.
01:58And that's cut away.
02:01It's going to be a close finish.
02:03After it doesn't reach it, four runs.
02:15Four more to India, 121.
02:17Nicely played by Mohinder Amarnath.
02:37Steered square on the offside.
02:40Jimmy Amarnath now to 31.
02:55And Sidhu 62.
02:57154 for one.
02:59Oh, wonderfully played.
03:16Beautiful shot, six runs.
03:18Yes.
03:19Yes.
03:20Yes.
03:21Yes.
03:22Yes.
03:23Yes.
03:24Yes.
03:25Yes.
03:26Yes.
03:27Yes.
03:28He followed it round, it went quite fine and landed down there in the crowd, well back
03:42in the crowd too.
03:48Abdurrahman Burkhartir is enjoying this festival of cricket.
04:02Good fielding, very close, very close indeed.
04:12Siddouk feeling the effects of his long innings, a little slow to take off for the second.
04:30Slow ball and there's that firm push, wide and mid-wicket, two more runs to India.
04:49Shrikant left for the score of 92, it's now 192 for one.
05:0850 was his 12th 50 in his 77th match and it came off 56 deliveries with three boundaries
05:20and one six and this is the fastest 50 of the tournament so far.
05:29Oh dear, every picture tells the story.
05:44It's in the air but it's, oh it splices them straight through between them.
05:58Very good chase there by Salim Malik to cut off a boundary.
06:03The ball did slow down as it neared the boundary ropes.
06:13That's a big hit.
06:17Huge struck, six runs, a little bit deep extra cover.
06:23Because I think so, Pakistan will be under pressure right from the first ball.
06:28Amanat comes down to wicket, plays a lovely shot, four runs.
06:32And India now cutting loose, really superb hitting by both these batsmen.
06:42That's up in the air, over the head of Salim Malik and they're coming back for the second.
06:51That's two more, 237.
06:58Amanat facing Imran.
07:00Slow ball, hammered away, over cover, four runs, beautiful shot.
07:04Two hundred and forty-one for one, up now twenty-seven.
07:15The point of interest now is can.
07:17Up, yes, two is hundred.
07:20Forty-one.
07:25Down to third man, misfielding, and it's gone for four.
07:43End of a great innings.
07:44Yes, superb innings by Mohinder Amanat.
07:47He looks rejuvenated, he looks fit.
07:56Lovely attacking strokes.
07:58End, India have ended up at two hundred and seventy-three, according to the scoreboard, in forty-six overs.
08:07Mohinder Amanat, one of India's most dependable and courageous batsmen, played a pivotal role in Indian cricket team during the late 1970s and 1980s.
08:24Born on September 24, 1950, in Patiala, he came from a cricketing family.
08:29His father, Lala Amanat, was the first captain of independent India.
08:34Mohinder Amanat carved out his own legacy through sheer grit, technical skill, and mental toughness, especially in testing overseas conditions.
08:43Mohinder Amanat was known for his ability to stand firm against the world's fierce fastballers.
08:48His batting style was marked by a compact technique, calm temperament, and superb timing.
08:53He was not flashy, but highly effective, especially when the condition got tough.
08:58He had a unique ability to adapt, playing both the fast bounce of the West Indies and the swing of the England with courage and concentration.
09:07His bravery against deadly pace attacks earned him the nickname, Jimmy the Patience.
09:12One of the highlights of his career came during the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where he was the man of the match in both the semi-final and final.
09:20His all-round performance was key in India's historic World Cup victory.
09:25His innings in Pakistan, West Indies, and Australia are still remembered for their toughness and maturity.
09:30Mohinder Amanat was also known to take blows on the body without flinching showing unmatched resilience.
09:36In Tusk Cricket, Mohinder Amanat played 69 matches, scoring 4,378 runs at an average of 42.50, including 11 centuries and 24 half centuries.
09:48His highest test score was 138.
09:51In Wanda International, he featured in 85 matches, scoring 1,924 runs at an average of 30.53.
09:59With two centuries and 1350s, his highest ODA score was 102 not out.
10:04As a part-time medium passer, he was more than handy.
10:08He took 32 wickets in test and 46 wickets in ODIs, often providing crucial breakthroughs.
10:14His gentle seamers were deceptive and contributed greatly during tight moments.
10:19Beyond numbers, Mohinder Amanat will always be remembered as a fighter, a team player, and a man who stood tall when others fell.
10:27His contributions to Indian cricket team go beyond the scoreboard.
10:30He brought great character and unshakable that inspired generations.
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