Kris Srikanth 50 off 71 Balls 4 Fours vs Pakistan 3rd Match at Sharjah, Oct 15 1989

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Kris Srikanth 50 off 71 Balls 4 Fours vs Pakistan 3rd Match at Sharjah, Oct 15 1989. Relive the magic of vintage cricket as Kris Srikanth delivers a fiery start for India in the 3rd match of the Champions Trophy against Pakistan, held at Sharjah on October 15, 1989. Opening the innings with aggressive intent, Srikanth smashed 50 runs off 71 balls, including 4 classic boundaries, setting the tone with fearless stroke play.  Although India lost the match by 6 wickets, Srikanth’s bold and attacking batting was a true highlight — a performance that still brings joy to Indian cricket fans. Watch this rare footage of Srikanth taking on the Pakistan bowling attack with style and flair, showcasing why he was one of India’s most entertaining openers.  This match also stands out in cricket history for its intensity, fierce rivalry, and electric Sharjah crowd. Don’t miss this golden cricket memory — the kind of innings that defined an era.  👉 Subscribe for more classic cricket videos, rare moments, and timeless highlights!

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00:00Hello Cricket fans, let's rewind the clock to October 15, 1989, the third match of the

00:06Champions Trophy at Sharjah, where Sirikant gave us a thrilling start against Pakistan.

00:11Opening the innings with trademark aggression, Sirikant smashed 50 runs of 71 balls, peppered

00:17with four classic boundaries.

00:18He took the attack to the Pakistani ballers right from the beginning, setting the tone

00:23with fearless stroke play.

00:24It was a vintage Sirikant, bold, brisk and entertaining.

00:28Though India eventually lost the match by six crickets, Sirikant's fiery knock was the

00:32silver lining.

00:34Watching him to take charge at the top was a sight every cricket lover remembers foundly.

00:39That day in Sharjah, Sirikant reminded us what real opening firepower looks like.

00:44Moments like these are why we fall in love with cricket all over again.

00:49Siddhu had no problem at all in dispatching it to the square leg boundary for falls.

00:56Very expectant crowd.

01:01That ball flew off.

01:02What a delivery.

01:03And Sirikant's a little bemused with that.

01:08Taken above his head.

01:16You rarely see a delivery like that in Sharjah Tony.

01:23That's a lovely shot.

01:25Played beautifully through mid wicket.

01:31Shoaib, after it.

01:32But another fielder gets to it before him and that's three more.

01:38Good running between the wickets.

01:40That's up in the air and he's dropped.

02:05By Imran.

02:06The ball going to his right.

02:08He tried to catch it with one hand.

02:11It was a relatively simple chance and let's watch it again.

02:16So, he's not getting to the pitch of it and Imran attempting it with one hand and it went

02:25through.

02:26That's Shavid Meadad fielding at keep third man.

02:33Good return.

02:36That's a lovely shot by Sirikant.

02:38Beautifully played.

02:39Off his toes.

02:40Four runs.

02:41And that's vintage Sirikant.

02:44He saw that opportunity early.

02:49That's another very good run indeed.

02:56This is excellent understanding between these two.

03:00And as I said, the Indian batting has been very professional.

03:05That's delicately played once again.

03:06Vaseem Akram has a long chase.

03:07There should be two easy runs in this.

03:10Good batting by Sirikant there.

03:12Waiting for the ball and at the last moment with the flick of the wrist.

03:14As outside the lakes come played beautifully by Sirikant.

03:15But Ajaz is there.

03:16They'll only pick up one.

03:17He's got a lovely throw.

03:1850 up on the board.

03:19In 13 overs.

03:20India 50 without loss.

03:22Srikant is 28.

03:23Siddhu is 18.

03:24Siddhu is 18.

03:25Good batting by Sirikant.

03:26Good batting by Sirikant there.

03:27Waiting for the ball and at the last moment with the flick of the wrist.

03:32As outside the lakes come played beautifully by Sirikant.

03:33As outside the lakes come played beautifully by Sirikant.

03:35But Ajaz is there.

03:36They'll only pick up one.

03:37He's got a lovely throw.

03:3950 up on the board.

03:42In 12, in 13 overs rather.

03:45India 50 without loss.

03:47Srikant is 28.

03:48Siddhu is 18.

03:535.

03:549.

03:553.

03:565.

03:573.

03:581.

03:591.

04:002.

04:013.

04:021.

04:043.

04:052.

04:063.

04:073.

04:081.

04:095.

04:10It's 15.

04:11In India 59 without loss.

04:1232 to Srikant.

04:1322 to Siddhu.

04:162.

04:174.

04:184.

04:195.

04:206.

04:21So that's straying down the leg side by Shahid Saeed continues and a very very productive

04:39over for India. That should be another four, yes. It was a slow ball, Srikant spotted it

04:53and in fact swept it. Those are authentic sweep shots. Fetching four more. That's the most

05:02expensive over off the game so far. That's up in the air and it's going to be four. It

05:19landed about six inches inside the rope. And as I said a while earlier, it's the only

05:28way Srikant knows. If you can't read it, he'll go down the pitch and loft it. Srikant on 49.

05:46That's his 50.

05:4951, 92 without loss. This is the 20th over. Stump. Rush of blood again. This time destructive.

06:13Chris Srikant is also known as Krishnam Chari Srikant is a former Indian cricketer and explosive

06:33opening baseman. Best known for his fearless approach at the crease during the 1980s and

06:39early 1990s. He played a wider role in India's 1983 World Cup winning team and was admired

06:45for his aggressive stroke play, especially against fastballers, something rare in Indian

06:50cricket at that time. Born on December 21, 1959, Srikant made his test debut against England

06:57in 1981 and quickly became a fan favorite for his attacking batting style. His most notable

07:03performance include blistering starts in matches against Pakistan, Australia, and the West Indies.

07:08Srikant was also Indian's captain during the 1989 tour of Pakistan, which marked the debut

07:15of cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar. After retiring from international cricket, he became

07:20a respected cricket commentator, selectors, and analyst. He served as the chief selectors

07:25of the Indian team that won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup under MS Dhoni captaincy. He was known

07:32for high energy, quick scoring, and bold shots. Srikant remains a popular cricket personality

07:38on YouTube and social media, with fans offered searching for keywords like Chris Srikant's

07:43best batting highlights. His legacy as a game-changing opener and cricketing entertainer continues to

07:50inspire future generations. Chris Srikant played a total of 146 ODI matches for India in those

07:57games. He batted in 145 innings, scoring 4091 runs at an average of 29.01. His highest score

08:04in ODI was 123. He notched up four centuries and 27 half centuries. Srikant was also a sharp

08:12fielder, taking 42 catches during his ODI career. He also took 25 wickets at an average of 25.64.

08:19His best balling figures in an innings were an impressive five for 27 and he maintained

08:24an economy rate of 5.40, which reflects his part-time but useful off-spin balling.

08:30His ODI stats reflect a cricketer who was not just a crowd favourite but also a crucial contributor

08:36to India's success during his playing years.

08:42Thanks for watching.

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