David Boon 71 off 132 Balls 164 Mins 6 Fours 1 Six vs Pakistan 2nd Match, Sharjah, April 03, 1987

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🔥 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! 🙌  #DavidBoon #Sharjah1987 #AUSvsPAK #ClassicCricket #CricketHighlights #ODIClassics #VintageCricket #CricketLegends #AustraliaCricket #PakistanCricket   I hope you like the video of David Boon’s Lone Stand vs Pakistan | Sharjah 1987 | Unforgettable ODI Innings.

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00:00Under the blazing Sharjah sun on April 3, 1987, David Boone stood tall against a fiery

00:06Pakistani bowling attack in the second match of the tournament, displaying calm determination

00:12and classic stroke play. He crafted a gritty innings of 71 runs of 132 balls, spanning 164

00:19tenths minutes at the Currys. His knock was stubbed with six crisp boundaries and a towering six,

00:25showcasing his both patience and power. Despite his brilliance, Australia could not build momentum

00:31around him and eventually crumbled to 176-9 in their 50 overs. The Pakistani ballers kept their

00:38lines tight, applying pressure throughout the inning. In reply, Pakistan chased the target with

00:43ease, reaching the finishing line in 46.4 overs with six wickets in hand. David Boone's effort was

00:50valiant, but not enough to turn the tide. Still, it's a performance worth remembering. So,

00:55sit back and enjoy the highlights of David Boone's resilient knock and inning of characters, class,

01:01and courage.

01:05Lovely shot, four runs.

01:10Perfectly executed off drive, fast mid-off. Runs so far before this one.

01:20That's a good shot.

01:25Very fine shot by David Boone.

01:27So it was, in fact.

01:36Well, that's a wonderful hit.

01:45I suppose it's fair to say that Mudassa is extremely popular with David Boone at the moment,

01:49because he bowled him a very short ball, superbly struck, and these Australians are now...

02:00That's a super shot.

02:02And there's no need for Abdul Qadir to chase that.

02:07Beautifully timed by David Boone.

02:08David Boone.

02:17David Boone gets 50.

02:21And a well-earned round of applause from the enthusiastic crowd here.

02:25Oh, he's getting much.

02:39Well, well, well.

02:40That's four runs.

02:53Deep mid-wicket fence.

02:58That's four.

03:01Beautifully played.

03:01Well, that was a little unlucky for David Boone, but there's no doubting the jubilation

03:11among the Pakistan supporters.

03:15It was a short ball.

03:16It was a long half, more or less, really.

03:22And David Boone wanted to hit.

03:24It's over the top of David Meandr.

03:26There he went.

03:27And I think he miscued it.

03:31And David had to run back at least about 15 to 20 meters to take it a well-judged catch.

03:39In this match, David Boone held one end firmly, while wickets kept falling at the other.

03:45As Australia struggled to build partnership, David Boone's composed presence at the crease

03:50became the backbone of their innings.

03:52An elegant and technically sound best man, David Boone was one of the most dependable players

03:59in the Australian line-up during the 1980s and 1990s.

04:03His ability to absorb pressure and anchor the inning was a hallmark of his style.

04:08Although his gritty 71-round knock could not prevent defeat that day,

04:13it reflected the qualities that made him a cornerstone of Australian betting for years.

04:19In his ODI career, David Boone played 181 matches, scoring 5,964 runs at an average of 37.04,

04:28including 5 centuries and 37 half centuries.

04:32His calm demeanor and consistent performances earned him respect worldwide.

04:37This innings at Sharjah was yet another example of his fighting spirit and unmatched reliability.

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