Take a trip back to October 1997 and witness a vintage Test match knock by Hansie Cronje during the 2nd Test between South Africa and Pakistan at Sheikhupura. Cronje played a composed and commanding innings, scoring a solid 50 off 90 balls in 97 minutes, peppered with 3 stylish fours and 3 stunning sixes.
What made this half-century memorable was the way Cronje counterattacked Pakistan’s spinners. He smashed 2 huge sixes off Mushtaq Ahmed and another off Ali Hussain Rizvi, showing his fearless intent and sound technique against quality spin bowling on a turning pitch.
This was classic Test match batting — absorbing pressure, rotating strike, and then striking decisively when the opportunity came. As South Africa battled in subcontinental conditions, Cronje stood firm, playing a true captain’s knock that showcased temperament, timing, and tactical brilliance.
📍 Match: South Africa vs Pakistan – 2nd Test, Sheikhupura 📅 Dates: October 17–21, 1997 🏏 Player: Hansie Cronje – 50 (90 balls, 97 mins, 3 fours, 3 sixes)
🎥 Relive this forgotten gem from the golden era of Test cricket and enjoy the calm authority of Hansie Cronje at the crease.
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