00:00Brian Lara was more than just the guy you sent out to score big runs.
00:04He was also the guy who could take down mighty oppositions and make them seem like associate teams.
00:09On March 30th, 1999, West Indies were three down, chasing 308 against a ruthless Australian attack led by Glenn McGrath, Shane Warren and Jason Gillespie.
00:18Enter Brian Lara. Cool, calm and calculated, he was on a mission.
00:22His technique was flawless and his timing, perfect.
00:25Lara batted with elegance, countering every move by the Aussies.
00:29West Indies kept losing wickets but Lara stood firm.
00:32With only tail-enders left, he carried his team on his shoulders.
00:35Ultimately, Lara's 153-0 out single-handedly led West Indies to a thrilling one-wicket victory, a knock for the ages.
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