Javed Miandad 60 off 101 Balls 4 Fours vs England 4th Match, Sharjah, April 07, 1987, Sharjah Cup

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Step back in time and witness a vintage display of class, control, and composure from one of Pakistan’s greatest ever batsmen — Javed Miandad. In the 4th match of the Sharjah Cup, played on April 7, 1987, Miandad scored a gritty 60 runs off 101 balls, including just 4 boundaries, against a disciplined England bowling attack.   Batting on the slow Sharjah pitch, Miandad showed his masterful ability to rotate strike and build the innings through smart placements and quick singles. Though the innings wasn’t explosive, it was a crucial effort that helped Pakistan post a respectable total on the board.   While England won the match with ease in the end, Miandad’s innings remains a classic example of how to anchor an innings under pressure. Watching Miandad at Sharjah during the '80s was always a treat — a blend of street-smart cricket and mental toughness.   📺 Watch this forgotten gem from cricketing history and enjoy a moment of pure cricket nostalgia. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic cricket content!   #JavedMiandad #SharjahCup1987 #CricketHighlights #Miandad60 #VintageCricket #PakistanCricket #CricketLegends #SharjahCricket #OldIsGold #ClassicInnings #MiandadVsEngland #CricketNostalgia   I hope you like the video of Javed Miandad, 60 off 101 Balls, 4 Fours vs. England, 4th Match, Sharjah, April 07, 1987 Sharjah Cup.    #JavedMiandad #SharjahCup1987 #CricketHighlights #Miandad60 #VintageCricket #PakistanCricket #CricketLegends #SharjahCricket #OldIsGold #ClassicInnings #MiandadVsEngland #CricketNostalgia

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00:00In the fourth match of the Sharjah Cup on April 7, 1987, Javed Miadad showcased his

00:05trademark resilience and class with a well-crafted inning of 60 runs of 101 deliveries laced

00:12with just four boundaries.

00:13Batting against a disciplined England attack, Javed Miadad anchored the innings with surgical

00:18precision, relying heavily on deft placements and sharp running between the wickets, his

00:23half-mark style.

00:24Javed Miadad's inning was a masterclass in accumulation as he kept the scoreboard ticking

00:30with singles and doubles, rotating the strike and keeping the ballers under pressure.

00:35While boundaries were rare, his ability to maneuver the ball into gaps and his match awareness

00:40stood out, and not few could match in that era.

00:42Thanks to his gritty contribution, Pakistan managed to post a respectable total on the

00:47board.

00:48However, England chased down the target comfortably, sealing the victory without much trouble.

00:53Despite the result, watching Javed Miadad in full flow during the late 80s was nothing

00:57short of a treat for cricket lovers.

01:00His ability to read the game, his energy at the crease and his never-say-die attitude made

01:06every innings worth watching.

01:08Relive this memorable knock and witness one of Pakistan's finest best men at war.

01:13the goal.

01:14Javed Miadad to face his first ball.

01:15Javed Miadad to face his first ball.

01:16Freight misses the bowler.

01:17Freight misses the bowler.

01:18All well bowled.

01:20Javed laid down on that, but gets a single and he's off the mark.

01:28Amen to Miadad.

01:29That's a lovely shot.

01:30Traveling to the cover boundary.

01:31Wait a cut after it.

01:32Won't get to it.

01:33Four rounds.

01:34That ball dropped short outside the off-stump.

01:35Miadad was in perfect position.

01:36Timed it well.

01:37Placed it well.

01:38Capal, who made his debut here at Sharjah in the previous match against India in Wanda's

01:46Internationals.

01:47Spurling to Miadad.

01:48That's a nice looking stroke through the covers.

01:51Tim Robeyarlo.

01:52made his debut here at Sharjah in the previous match against India in Wanda

01:56Internationals

01:59Spurling to Miyata

02:03That's a nice looking stroke through the covers

02:07Tim Robinson the fielder from deep middle

02:10That's a bit of misfielding there

02:12So it's 99 for 4, Pakistan one short of the 100

02:15and that is 100

02:20100 for 4

02:21Watching the match along with Laila Zubairi

02:26Marina Khan, Mahmood

02:354 runs

02:39Well, Pakistani teams have now started the attack

02:43They have launched both Imran and Mia Das

02:47And Pakistan going for some anxious moments

02:49Especially if they are running the record

02:51Seems to be well settled in giving Pakistan the amount of runs that they would require

02:57To contain this very good English batting when they are chasing in the second rings

03:03The team on the front

03:05The team is trying to resign

03:08The team has already started his pick

03:10Speaking of them

03:11The team is moving

03:12The team is moving

03:13He is moving

03:14The team is moving

03:15With other teams

03:17These solid innings

03:22Great shot

03:26Beautiful shot, and very well played indeed

03:33I didn't see all of them

03:36I have done it in half time as a record

03:38And I made sure that they stayed there

03:40I did get some

03:42I just said all the time

03:44Just as far as running in between

03:47But other than that, more of these batsmen

03:50Have really played exceptionally well

04:07Well stopped by Philip De Freitas

04:09That's a good cricket

04:12Rounded it for the batsmen

04:21Super shot

04:23Four runs

04:24Well this is where I think the experience of Nuna Baff

04:27This is where the talent of Nuna Baff

04:29comes to full bloom

04:31Because he struggled earlier on

04:33He stayed at the wicket

04:35And he made sure that he doesn't throw away his wicket

04:38I think the nearest he came to getting us

04:40Was some bad calling

04:42For running in between

04:43But other than that

04:44I think he has played exceptionally well

04:47With being passed on for this crucial period

04:51Unleashed

04:57Chavez wants two

04:58Fair brother

05:01Ooooo!

05:02What an amazing crew

05:05What an astonishing bit of cricket that was

05:08Unleashed to 12

05:10But I think so

05:11I'm sure we are going to see this again

05:14Near that accent

05:15Hitting this beautiful danser

05:17and taking two eighths of the first three yards going for the second run

05:22and the brilliant fielding which Hedlerts have done it so

05:28and the cabron out of the back down in the end.

05:31So Javid will be furious.

05:33He saws again he played a very, very aggressive shot

05:37and the man fielding a deep square leg is Neil Fairbrother.

05:41Little left-handed Lancastran who when you think about it

05:45could only see one stump from where he fielded

05:48and actually to knock that stump out with a low and aggressive throw

05:52was a marvellous bit of fielding.

05:54And that was the only way I would have got him out

05:56because there was a direct hit and Javid was miles out.

06:01Javid Miyadad batting in Sharjah is etched in the annals of cricketing history.

06:06As a symbol of great class and unmatched game sense,

06:09playing in conditions that often tested technique and temperament,

06:12Javid Miyadad thrived with his unorthodox yet highly effective style,

06:17becoming one of the most consistent performers on Sharjah's slow and low pitches.

06:22He was a master of pacing and innings,

06:24known for his ability to absorb pressure and rotate strike effortlessly,

06:28turning singles into twos and building partnership with surgical precision.

06:32Unlike flamboyant stroke makers, Javid Miyadad relied more on timing, placement and sheer cricketing intelligence.

06:39His battle against top sides like India, England and the West Indies often saw him rise to the occasions,

06:46guiding Pakistan's middle order with compliance and control.

06:49Beyond the statistics, it was his fiery spirit, sharp wit and ability to read ballers that made him a fan favourite at Sharjah.

06:57Perhaps his most iconic moment at the venue was the unforgettable last ball six against India in 1986,

07:04which not only won the match but cemented his legacy as a true match winner.

07:09Across numerous tournaments held at the desert venue,

07:12Javid Miyadad's consistency, adaptability and fierce competitiveness made him a cornerstones of Pakistan's batting line-up,

07:18and one of the legends of Sharjah cricket.

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