Roy Dias 57 Not Out off 95 Balls 1 Four vs Pakistan MOM Performance 1st Match, Sharjah, April 06, 1984. In the inaugural Rothmans Asia Cup 1984, history was written at Sharjah Cricket Stadium as Roy Dias delivered a masterclass in patience, technique, and match awareness.
Facing a determined Pakistan side—despite missing a few of their key players—Sri Lanka was set a challenging task in ODI match #259. It was in this pressure-laden situation that Roy Dias rose to the occasion, crafting a calm and composed 57 not out off 95 balls, with just one four, and the rest built on clever running between the wickets.
It wasn't a flashy innings, but a smart, calculated knock filled with sharp singles and doubles. Roy Dias kept one end secure, rotated the strike effectively, and ensured the scoreboard kept ticking. With Dickie Bird and Swaroop Kishen officiating, this match became a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s cricketing rise.
Watch how Roy Dias anchored the chase and guided Sri Lanka to a memorable 5-wicket win over Pakistan in the very first match of the Asia Cup history.
📺 Let’s rewind to 1984 and relive one of the classiest ODI innings ever played by a Sri Lankan legend.
