SAEED ANWAR is by Far the Greatest Opener that Pakistan has Ever produced. He used to play at a Strike rate above 80 in ODIs in an era when 60-70 was considered a very good SR in ODIs.
27 Years ago, Pakistan Cricket Team Played a Crucial Match of the Pepsi Independence Cup against INDIA in Chennai (Old name Madras).
Batting First, Pakistan Scored 327/5 in 50 Overs.
SAEED ANWAR Played One of the Greatest ODI Innings of all time. He blasted his way to 194 of just 146 balls. He smashed all the Indian Bowlers but ANIL KUMBLE got special Hammering.
He was Smashed for THREE CONSECUTIVE SIXES. Saeed was ably supported by his RUNNER SHAHID AFRIDI. The Great INZAMAM also scored a Quickfire 39 of just 33.
In response, India were off to a Worst start when TENDULKAR was Dismissed by AQIB JAVED for just 4 runs. However, DRAVID, KAMBLI, and GANGULY steadied the ship. At 195/2, India were in full control.
However, Spinner MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN got rid of Kambli for 65 and broke this partnership of 134 between Dravid and Kambli.
AQIB JAVED then completed his 2nd CONSECUTIVE FIVE wicket Haul and got 5/61. India were all out for 292 in 49.2, and Pakistan won the match by 35 runs. RAHUL DRAVID Scored his FIRST ODI HUNDRED (107 of 116).
SAEED ANWAR was the Player of the Match for His Iconic Batting. His Record of 194 stood for 13 Years.
