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.
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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.