00:00Back in the late 1980s and 1990s, Andrew Jones was one of the most reliable basemen for New
00:07Zealand.
00:08Calm under pressure and solid in technique, Andrew Jones was known for steadying the innings
00:12when the team needed it most.
00:15One such knock came on March 11, 1989 in the third ODI against Pakistan at Auckland.
00:21Andrew Jones played a crucial inning, scoring a quick-fire 82 runs of 93 balls in 153 minutes,
00:28smashing four boundaries.
00:29This solid effort helped New Zealand reach a respectable total of 249 runs.
00:34Despite Andrew Jones' brilliant knock, Pakistan chased down the target comfortably, winning
00:39the match by seven wickets.
00:41But make no mistake, Andrew Jones' innings came at a tough time when the team needed someone
00:46to stand tall and anchor the innings.
00:49So let's turn back the clock and relive those classic moments, the grit, the fight and the
00:54pure love of cricket from a golden era.
00:57Andrew Jones.
00:58It hit low.
00:59That out says Roger McCoy.
01:00It stayed down a bit on Andrew Jones.
01:01Look at it.
01:02Yes, it would have hit, I think.
01:03The pitch outside next time.
01:04At least that was my impression.
01:05Another one kicked a bit low.
01:06Not up.
01:07Still dropping a count.
01:08Ended the second over.
01:09Still no runs on the board.
01:10Still no runs on the board.
01:11And so Jones is under one.
01:12And so Jones is under one.
01:13And so Jones is under one.
01:14Yes, it would have hit, I think.
01:15The pitch outside next time.
01:16At least that was my impression.
01:18And so Jones is under one.
01:19Now I'll tell you what, they wouldn't have taken that run in a test match.
01:20And I think if Ejaz had picked that run up again, it would have hit.
01:21And so Jones is under one.
01:22And so Jones is under one.
01:23Now I'll tell you what, they wouldn't have taken that run in a test match.
01:27And I think if Ejaz had picked that run up again, it might, and Jones might have been a bit of trouble.
01:40It looked to me as though Jones, he's not used to going first.
01:44And even if Ejaz had picked that run up again, it might, and Jones might have been a bit of trouble.
01:53It looked to me as though Jones, he's not used to going first.
01:56And he's a little bit nervous about getting off the mark.
02:03It's quite a remarkable run in the one-day matches this season.
02:05Here he is taking that short single.
02:10And once again, miss fielding.
02:12And the run easily completed.
02:16Beautiful shot.
02:19Shard will overhaul this.
02:23And three runs there to Andre Jones.
02:31This is the trophy.
02:32The Rothman's Cup.
02:33He's in a door to two up in the series.
02:35A bit of elbow grease.
02:36Someone polluting it last night.
02:37It's a pretty sparkly, doesn't it?
02:38He never really enjoys cleaning silver.
02:42It's a little bit of messy business, isn't it?
02:44Nice blowing drive.
02:45Chelsea plays the chase.
02:46And now Jones starting to move into his stride.
02:47A little bit slow to get started today.
02:48A little Lionel Richie there.
02:49Tremendous form this morning, isn't he, Tassie?
02:50He's got a very good arm.
02:51We've seen the team throw in once or twice from third man.
02:52And then it's gone whizz straight in over the bales.
02:53A little bit of spin there and see how Abdul Kadir gets on with the wrist spin.
02:54Not a great line by Tassie.
02:55He's the main.
02:56Nice.
02:57He's got a great line by Tassie.
03:00A little bit of a lead of่ฎัะธ.
03:01And he's going to have the bronze and run for two, minus one.
03:03And now Jones starting to move into his stride.
03:04A little bit slow to get started today.
03:05A little Lionel Richie there.
03:06Tremendous form this morning, isn't he, Tassie?
03:08He's got a very good arm.
03:09We've seen the team throw in once or twice from third man.
03:11And then it's gone whizz straight in over the bales.
03:18on with the wristband what a great line ball by Tessie he's a man down supposedly to save the
03:27boundary at fine legs he's caught on that occasion Steve John figures for Madasa not that opportunity
03:33the four runs to Andrew Jones and he goes to 20 63 without luck
03:39this useful shot here by Andrew Jones just flicking it away down the
03:42lakeside there and Madasa well he's missed that
03:56and the symbol there for Andrew Jones he's now 32 just the one boundary so far from Jones
04:01Jones keys off here that's a good shot four runs
04:12and there we have a good example of the ball drifting down lead side and even though they
04:16had a pick up man he was in front of square and Jones knew that if it was drifting far enough down
04:20he could follow through with a shot and hit it behind square which he did and went for four just
04:25drifting down outside the line of his pads there following it round and the ball traveling behind
04:30square to that vacant area
04:42all that's not the case this time
04:48four more
04:49and what a beautifully timed shot that was here to the over 115 for one
05:03over the top goes Andrew Jones that's four runs and that's 50
05:07a fifth consecutive one day 50 for Andrew Jones as he over comes to an end at 122 for one
05:24cracking looking shot from Andrew Jones the way through the point region
05:30it's going to be touch and go and it's made it and the crowd really getting warmed up here thoroughly
05:36enjoying these shots and the way new zealand are batting and this man Andrew Jones just seems to go on
05:41and on doesn't he henry he's got an extraordinary record in his one day 50 but it wasn't a lovely shot
05:45there he really uh played it into the gap and um
05:51well this is in the air but it's powerfully hit and there was a man in close but he never had a chance
06:02and he swept away by Andrew Jones four more
06:17well i think that was slugger rule time really but he's in form he's confident enough and that
06:22richard colored ball keeps coming on for going in fact a few moments ago there's a lot of losing
06:26you think midfield dancer was unable to pick up even that off the outside he dropped it's so funny
06:32swung away again and he might get four more he has by sifting the two fieldsmen out there i don't
06:40think they could believe it sweeping it very square there's two men out there
06:51oh it's straight up in the air it goes underneath it no the keepers as he's gone a bit of confusion for
07:02a moment between the bowler and the workout keeper andrew jones trying to swing the ball away really a
07:07very comfortable catch and amir malik the man who took it and jeff crowe is there because of this
07:13dismissal andrew jones going for the big hit away in the air on the onside big top edge straight up in
07:19the air andrew jones was a dependable and technically sound middle order bassman of new
07:28zealand during the late 1980s and early 1990s he was known for his calm presence at the crease he
07:34often played crucial innings under pressure and formed strong partnership with other senior players
07:40especially with martin crowe andrew jones was not the most flamboyant bassman but his ability to rotate
07:46the strike build and innings and stay at the wicket made him a valuable assets for the kiwi side he
07:52played 39 task matches and 87 odys for new zealand one of his most memorable moments came in a task
07:58match against sri lanka in 1991 where he and martin crowe stitched together a 467 run partnership which
08:06remained one of the highest partnership in task cricket history andrew jones remains a respected figure
08:12in new zealand cricket for his resilience consistency and contribution during a competitive era andrew
08:18jones represented new zealand in 87 odys from 1987 to 1995 a consistent performer he scored 2784 runs at
08:27an average of 35.69 with a top score of 93 while he did not register a century in odys he not stopped 25
08:36half centuries showcasing his reliability in the middle order andrew jones faced 4811 balls maintaining
08:43a strike rate of 57.87 in the field he was dependable taking 24 catches with the ball he bowled 306
08:51deliveries claiming four wickets at an average of 54 with the best figure of 2 for 42 enlist a cricket
08:58encompassing both international and domestic one-day matches andrew jones played 164 matches he amassed
09:054983 runs at an average of 33.89 with a higher score of 95 though he did not score a century in this
09:14format he achieved 38 50s underlining his consistency andrew jones also contributed with the ball taking 19
09:22wickets with the best figure of 3 for 22 in the field he was sharp securing 41 catches if you like
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