Bandula Warnapura 77 vs Pakistan Ist ODI at Karachi in 1982

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Step back in time to March 12, 1982, and witness a classic innings from Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first-ever Test captain. In the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Karachi, Warnapura showed his class with a brilliant knock of 77 runs off 98 balls, including 10 well-timed boundaries.  Facing a strong Pakistani bowling attack on their home turf, Bandula stood tall and anchored the Sri Lankan innings with grace and determination. His shot selection, footwork, and ability to find gaps showed why he was such a respected figure in early Sri Lankan cricket history.  This was a part of Sri Lanka’s formative years in international cricket, and innings like this laid the foundation for the nation's future success. Relive the golden era of cricket, and watch this forgotten gem of a performance from one of the pioneers of Sri Lankan cricket.  📌 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more golden cricket memories from the past!  #BandulaWarnapura #SriLankaCricket #CricketClassics #ODI1982 #KarachiODI #SLvsPAK #VintageCricket #CricketLegends #OldCricketVideos #Bandula77

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00:00Let's rewind to Vintage Memories, March 12, 1982.

00:04When Sri Lanka's opening batter, Bandula Warnapura played a determined and well-crafted

00:10knock against a strong Pakistani bowling attack in the first ODI at Karachi.

00:15Facing some of the finest spacers of that era, Warnapura held his ground with great

00:20composure.

00:21He scored a solid 77 runs of 98 balls, laced with 10 delightful boundaries showing great

00:27control, footwork and timing throughout the innings.

00:31His knock was not just about runs, it was about resilience at a time when Sri Lanka was still

00:37building its identity in international cricket.

00:41Performances like these stood out and gave the team confidence on foreign soils.

00:45Let's see live this forgotten gem of an innings and celebrate a cricketer who gave it his all

00:51for his country.

00:52The first runs of the Sri Lankan innings, Nakthas to Warnapura, Nakthas taken away, down towards

01:12deep mid-off, four runs.

01:13Nice easy looking stick by Garnapura, first four of the morning, Sri Lankan to Wsikos.

01:19Stand to the right and left of the jump pack, there's a little room in the standing center pack.

01:25Comes out, couple of feet, heaved over, mid-wicket, four runs.

01:31Using his feet there, we are not there, coming out to the spinner.

01:38Handsome, locked up, on drive.

01:4138 feet, on drive.

01:46There's a little room in the standing center pack.

01:49Comes out, couple of feet, heaved over, mid-wicket, four runs.

01:54Using his feet there, we are not there, coming out to the spinner.

01:5738 feet, what not there, at 10 feet.

02:01Once again, he comes out and heaves him over, mid-arm.

02:15Four runs, first bounce over the fence.

02:20And it's nice, 20, lifted off drive, four runs.

02:33Garnapura now, coming into the zone.

02:36That's the third boundary, fourth boundary rather, that has 28.

02:42That's up in the air.

02:52Dropping behind the field of the dock, it's only mellowed.

02:59Going towards the boundary for four.

03:04That one's going down towards Deep Madan.

03:16It won't be cut off.

03:17Four runs.

03:18Varnapura is now not out, 42.

03:26Two more to Varnapura.

03:28He goes on to 45.

03:30And Sri Lanka go on to 76.

03:3376 to one.

03:35Varnapura is starting very well.

03:39The chances of 45.

03:40Not a 40-year-old of feet.

03:42He cuts that one away towards Deep Madan.

03:47Two men after it.

03:48One gets to it.

03:49Crosses the line.

03:50Four runs.

03:518-6 for the loss of one resistance.

03:58The guy gets the 24 down.

04:03At the non-strike zone, passing to Varnapura.

04:06One to Varnapura.

04:07One short of his sister.

04:09At foot, he has to wait for the umpire's signal that's going down to the boundary.

04:16It's byes.

04:17He tried to sweep it.

04:19Didn't get a touch.

04:20And the ball goes down to the boundary to four.

04:23Pauline Lewis is unable to collect six.

04:26Four byes.

04:28The Varnapura stays on 49.

04:30And Sri Lanka go to 84.

04:33The Varnapura stays on 49.

04:38Passing from the pavilion end to Varnapura.

04:40Not a is 49.

04:41That's going to be 50.

04:42Well played Pandela Varnapura.

04:43Not a is 50.

04:44That's going to be 50.

04:45Well played Pandela Varnapura.

04:46Not a is 50.

04:48left left on the left side.

04:50Do you desire to bust this right that.

04:52Let's lift the了, above the right side.

04:55And after that, this left side is 50 euros.

04:57Haveые 45,000 metresゴib نہیں had changed time.

04:59There was quite a few discs in your hands.

05:01There was an awal singing.

05:03And you take the same shape at the women's age.

05:06We 직접 zusд conservators.

05:07And you take the same shape this right now.

05:09And you take the same shape of Varnapura fieracing.

05:11しس کے وہنپورا کی کسٹی ایت رنگ

05:16شریلنک

05:19ایک سب پانچ ایک سلا ریائے

05:22اور اس سب سے

05:24غنگو کی وقتار

05:25کسر شیدی سے بڑھ رہی ہے

05:28اور اگر

05:29اس وقتار کوئی نہیں روکہ جا

05:31تو پاکستان کے لیے

05:34مشکلات کا سبب بن سکتا ہے

05:41The ball is up and down.

05:48But it's a very low angle.

05:51But the ball is down.

05:55The ball is up and down.

05:58The ball is down.

06:00The ball is down.

06:02The ball is down.

06:05The ball is down.

06:08It looks very good.

06:13The first one was mid wicket.

06:18My first one was mid wicket.

06:19Here is Raja.

06:25We are 551.

06:35but there was a game that was armor

06:39and the other main game came into the back

06:43which was called when he hit his shovel

06:48and the same game he ended up in the middle

06:52that he hit him like a bit

06:53and the game walked way

06:56the main game was to play

06:58and the other game was to play

07:01the pick around the game

07:03Bandula Varnapura Vaza, Trailblazer in Sri Lankan Cricket History.

07:19Born on March 1, 1953, he had the distinction of being Sri Lankan's first-ever test captain.

07:26A right-handed opening baseman and a part-time right-arm medium-paced baller, Varnapura's

07:32international career, though short, had significant historic value as it came during Sri Lanka's

07:38entry into the world of test cricket.

07:41In test cricket, Varnapura played just four matches, all in 1982.

07:46He scored a total of 96 runs at an average of 12, with a higher score of 38, although

07:52he did not register a half-century or century in test.

07:55His role as the captain in Sri Lanka's first-ever test match against England in February 1982

08:02remained iconic.

08:03He faced the first ball in Sri Lankan test history and also scored the nation's first

08:08run in the longer formats.

08:10In the field, he took two catches during his brief test career.

08:14In one-day international, Varnapura featured in 12 matches for Sri Lanka between 1975 and

08:191982.

08:20He scored 180 runs at an average of 15, with a best score of 77, which he made against

08:27Pakistan in Karachi in 1982, one of his most memorable performances.

08:32That innings came of 98 balls and included 10-4s.

08:35As a bowler in ODIs, he claimed eight wickets, with the best bowling figure of 3 for 42.

08:41He also contributed in the field with five catches.

08:44Varnapura had a more extended career in first-class cricket, where he played 57 matches amassing

08:512,280 runs at an average of 25.05.

08:55He scored two centuries and ten half centuries, with a higher score of 154.

09:01With the ball, he picked up 13 wickets and his best figures were 2 for 33.

09:06He was also reliable in the field, taking 23 catches over his first-class career.

09:11In Leicester cricket, which includes domestic one-day games, Varnapura played 33 matches,

09:16scoring 579 runs at an average of 19.30.

09:21He notched up one century and three fifties, with a higher score of 106.

09:25With the ball, he took 21 wickets, recording best figure of 3 for 21, and also took 13 catches

09:31in this format.

09:33After retiring from playing, Bandula Varnapura continued serving cricket in various capacities,

09:39including as a coach, administrator, and official with the Asian Cricket Council.

09:44His dedication to the game helped nurture future generations of Sri Lankan cricketers.

09:49Sadly, he passed away in October 2021.

09:52But his legacy as Sri Lanka's first test captain and a true pioneer of the game will always

09:58be remembered.

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10:02Thanks for watching.

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