🔥 Witness the brilliance of David Boon in this vintage cricket classic from April 3rd, 1987, at Sharjah! 🏟️
🇦🇺 David Boon showed his class and composure against a fiery Pakistani bowling attack in the 2nd match of the tournament. As wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Boon stood firm like a rock, anchoring Australia's innings with a brilliant 71 off 132 balls ⏱️, including 6 beautiful boundaries and 1 mighty six 💥.
⏳ His innings lasted 164 minutes and was a display of patience, elegance, and cricketing intelligence. Though Australia posted just 176/9 in 50 overs, and Pakistan chased it down with ease, Boon's effort stood out as a shining light in a losing cause.
💫 David Boon was one of Australia’s finest batsmen in the 1980s and 1990s, known for his elegant strokeplay and calm under pressure. In his ODI career, he played 181 matches, scoring 5,964 runs at an average of 37.04, with 5 centuries and 37 fifties. 📊
👉 Relive this memorable knock, and see why David Boon remains a respected name in the world of cricket! 🏏✨ 📽️ Hit play and enjoy this golden moment from cricket history! 🙌