Dilip Vengsarkar 62 off 158 Balls 216 Mins 5 Fours vs West Indies 2nd Innings of 3rd Test, Port of Spain, April 15 - 20, 1989 - video Dailymotion

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In this video, we revisit a memorable innings from Indian skipper Dilip Vengsarkar, who stood tall against a lethal West Indies bowling unit during the 3rd Test at Port of Spain in April 1989. While wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Vengsarkar showcased resilience and class with a fighting knock of 62 runs off 158 balls, spending 216 minutes at the crease and hitting 5 boundaries.  Facing the fiery pace attack of Malcolm Marshall, Ian Bishop, Curtly Ambrose, and Courtney Walsh, the Indian captain’s innings was a beacon of hope amidst chaos. His knock helped India post a total of 213, giving the scoreboard a touch of respectability despite the constant pressure. #DilipVengsarkar #IndiaVsWestIndies #MalcolmMarshall #TestCricket #CricketHistory #PortOfSpain #CurtlyAmbrose #IanBishop #CourtneyWalsh #IndianCricket #CricketLegends #1989Series #ClassicCricket #WIVIND #VengsarkarInnings #MarshallMagic  However, it was the West Indies who had the final say — they romped to a 217-run victory, clinching the four-match series 2-0. The legendary Malcolm Marshall was unstoppable, grabbing a 10-wicket haul in the match and deservingly being named Player of the Match.  📽️ Watch the highlights of this intense Test battle and relive the moments when India braved one of the fiercest bowling lineups in cricket history.  💬 What’s your take on India’s performance during the 1989 Caribbean tour? Was it a fighting effort or a missed opportunity? Let us know in the comments!

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00:00In the Cauldron of Port of Spain

00:02During the third test in April 1989, Indian captain Dilip Vensarkar played a gusty and

00:08composed knock under immense pressure, facing a ferocious West Indies face attack, including

00:13Malcolm Marshall, Ian Bishop, Cirtley Ambrose, and Courtney Walsh.

00:17Dilip Vensarkar stood tall with a defined 62 runs of 158 deliveries, spanning over 216

00:24minutes at that carries.

00:26His inning laced with five elegant boundaries.

00:29It was not just about the runs, it was about character, grit and the leading from the front,

00:34when his team needed it most.

00:36Against a barrage of short pitch balling and relentless hostility, Dilip Vensarkar displayed

00:41true class and resilience.

00:43Let's rewind the clock and relive Dilip Vensarkar's brave stand against the Caribbean firepower.

00:49Two hits down for 60, and here comes the beleaguered Indian captain Dilip Vensarkar, and luckily

01:00he hasn't hit his own best form.

01:02The side is struggling, and India needs him today.

01:0660 for two.

01:07There's Vensarkar.

01:08Pleasant stroke by Vensarkar.

01:09Atherton the fielder.

01:10Here's the man who hit him on the head.

01:13Ian Bishop.

01:20Vensarkar.

01:21Vensarkar.

01:22Vensarkar.

01:23Nicely played, on top of that wristy stroke, typically Vensarkar.

01:27Vensarkar.

01:28And four runs.

01:29It's senseless.

01:30Five wickets down, 83 runs on the board.

01:33Here comes Bishop.

01:34Bishop.

01:35Bishop.

01:36Here's the man who hit him on the head.

01:37Ian Bishop.

01:38Vensarkar.

01:39Vensarkar.

01:40Nicely played, on top of that wristy stroke, typically Vensarkar, and four runs.

01:44Here comes Bishop.

01:53three runs on the board.

01:56Here comes Bishop.

02:00A little bit of luck there for Weng Sarker.

02:03That edge might have gone anywhere at all.

02:06It went on the ground.

02:08Indication that the pitch was losing some of its pace.

02:12The ball not carrying to the close... Over the middle stump.

02:23Good shot by Weng Sarker.

02:32Just the single.

02:38Phil Simmons, a substitute fielder.

02:43Bright sunshine now as Rich's goes to Weng Sarker.

02:46Oh, that was quite straight.

02:49Good shot by Richards.

02:59Certainly worth a look at that and a worth a shout, I think.

03:02And then Sarker's just about middle and off.

03:05That must have...

03:06I can't think why the umpire turned that one down.

03:09A hundred and twenty-one for six.

03:13Richards.

03:22No great spinner of the ball.

03:28Ambrose to Weng Sarker.

03:31Nicely controlled.

03:32Just a forward defensive stroke.

03:34But West Indies have no need to employ third men or fielders back there to save for.

03:40So many runs to play with.

03:42And they're all up there for the catch.

03:44Again, the ball, a really thick end this time.

03:51Not carrying anywhere near the close fielders.

03:54And once it gets through them, well, you've got a chance of getting a boundary

03:57because there's nobody back.

04:04Just coming up to the close of the day's play.

04:11Wonderful fielding.

04:12Beautiful return by Arthurton.

04:15Always a risk to take a run to his left hand.

04:17The lovely left-handed shoulder cover.

04:25Yes.

04:26He's one of the better fielders amongst the West Indians.

04:29Who no slouches any of them.

04:31But he's such a light, athletic chap.

04:34That anything to his left hand is a danger run.

04:38That's beautifully played.

04:47And that's a half ollie.

04:53Still not the full force of Weng Sarker's bat, but present stroke.

04:57Two runs to him.

05:03Weng Sarker's starting to play like we know he can.

05:06He's one of the top five batsmen in the world.

05:08But he hasn't really made his mark on the series here.

05:10Or the one-day internationals.

05:12But he's India's last hope.

05:14He's really playing a captain's innings.

05:21Look at the speed and athleticism of Arthurton.

05:25So that's how day four ends.

05:28With India 161 for six.

05:30They need 270 runs to win.

05:33And just those four wickets in hand.

05:35Beng Sarker has 40.

05:37Hiromori 24.

05:42Fifth day.

05:43And India really looking for respectability more than anything else now.

05:47With the uphill battle to save this game.

05:50Let alone win it.

05:51161 for six.

05:53And with the last four wickets,

05:55they have to reach a total of 430.

05:58Just a draw.

05:59Well, there's some more luck for Weng Sarker.

06:01Played the ball well away from the body.

06:02But you need a bit of luck.

06:11Yes, and one would have thought that with so many runs in the bag that the West Indies would have had a more attacking field.

06:17Put a man there and third, fourth slip maybe.

06:18Put a man there and third, fourth slip maybe.

06:20More of four Indian supporters.

06:23Marshall again to Veng Sarker.

06:24Marshall again to Veng Sarker.

06:25Oh, that's a lovely shot.

06:26That really is an exceptional stroke by Veng Sarker.

06:29Straight over mid-off.

06:30Nothing wrong with that.

06:31Through the ball and four runs.

06:32And four runs.

06:33Oh, that's a lovely shot.

06:34That really is an exceptional stroke by Veng Sarker.

06:36Straight over mid-off.

06:37Nothing wrong with that, through the ball and four runs.

06:42Well, there's nothing to be lost now by the Indian captain.

06:47He's in with the last couple of players and he might as well give it a go.

06:55Oh, I'm ready.

06:57I'm ready.

06:58Oh, I'm ready.

06:59Oh, I'm ready.

07:00And, oh, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready.

07:01Oh, I'm ready.

07:02Oh, I'm ready.

07:03Oh, I'm ready, I'm ready.

07:04Oh, I'm ready.

07:06Malcolm Marshall took five wickets in the first innings

07:12into 317 runs

07:18awkward lifting ball to round off the match

07:22Vinsaka just fended it to Logie at short leg

07:25made a useful catch lowdown

07:26Malcolm Marshall's sixth wicket

07:30so 11 wickets in the match

07:33the leapfeng sarkar gritty knock was one of the few bright spot in an otherwise gloomy

07:40Indian batting display

07:42his composed 62 runs added a layer of respectability to Indians total of 213 which looked fragile

07:49with wickets crumbling at the other end like a house of cards

07:53despite his valiant effort the mighty West Indies were simply too strong they clinched

07:58victory by a commanding margin of 217 runs and sealed the four match series 2-0 stamping

08:04their dominance yet again on home soil the match belonged to the legendary Malcolm Marshall

08:10who tore through the Indian batting lineup with sheer pace and precision claiming a sensational

08:1610 wicket haul and rightfully earning the player of the match honors but here's the question

08:21how do you rate Indians overall performance on this tough 1989 Caribbean tour was it a fight

08:28worth remembering or a tour to forget share your thoughts in the comments below if you like

08:33this video please comment share and subscribe thanks for watching

Dilip Vengsarkar 62 off 158 Balls 216 Mins 5 Fours vs West Indies 2nd Innings of 3rd Test, Port of Spain, April 15 - 20, 1989

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