Relive the vintage charm of Test cricket as we revisit Navjot Singh Sidhu’s remarkable performance in the 2nd Test between India and Pakistan at Faisalabad in November 1989. In a match steeped in tension and historic rivalry, Sidhu exhibited two vastly different batting styles in the same game.
In the first innings, Sidhu batted with immense patience and discipline, scoring 20 runs off 71 balls in a gritty 118-minute stay, hitting just one boundary while defying a relentless Pakistani bowling attack. But it was in the second innings that he transformed into the fluent stroke-maker we know him for—striking a majestic 51 off 69 balls in just 88 minutes, decorated with 6 crisp fours.
This performance demonstrated Sidhu's maturity and adaptability in one of the most high-pressure environments in world cricket. Watch the detailed breakdown of his innings, classic cricket commentary, and context from the golden era of Indo-Pak cricket battles.
📌 Match: India vs Pakistan – 2nd Test, Faisalabad, November 1989 📌 Player: Navjot Singh Sidhu 📌 Scores: 20 (71) in 1st Innings | 51 (69) in 2nd Innings 📌 Highlights: Patience, timing, stroke play, Test match grit
