00:00In the third one-day international against New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland on March
00:0511, 1989, Pakistani middle-order baseman Salim Malik delivered a blistering display
00:11of stroke play that lit up the cricketing arena.
00:14Chasing a modest target, Salim Malik walked in with intent and unleashed an explosive
00:19counter-attack, smashing a whirlwind 56 of just 34 balls in a mere 46 minutes at the
00:26career. His inning was topped with nine crispy time boundaries, showcasing his ability to
00:31pierce the gaps with precision and punish anything loose. With a scorching strike rate of 164.7,
00:39a remarkable figure especially in that era, Salim Malik's innings turned the tide decisively
00:45in Pakistan's favour. His aggressive approach dismantled the New Zealand balling attack,
00:50leaving them with no answers and ultimately paving the way for Pakistan's comprehensive
00:55seven-wicket victory. So sit back, rewind the clock and enjoy this rare electrifying inning
01:00from Salim Malik, a true flashback to when classical stroke play met aggressive intent in the heart
01:08the game. The game's on now though, 39 overs gone, this is the 40th,
01:15a certain point tied the asking rate, 249 New Zealand got.
01:21Oh, was that a drop chance? I think it was, he got an edge, dived away Ian Smith, couldn't hang on to it.
01:28Yeah.
01:29Sully Malik's got hold of that one. And that's a good clean hit before. Sully Malik's looking ominous,
01:44with a good 7-8 on his face, and that's a good 7-8 on his face, and that's a good 7-8 on his face,
01:51and that's a bad face look would have been, and there's no man down there, so that's four more.
01:57High in the air. That's alright, he won't get that.
02:03That's alright, he won't get that.
02:05Wide attempt by Martin Sullyton, in fact, has ended up going for four runs.
02:10Well, he did everything he could.
02:13He was never going to catch it. It was, it needed a quicker move,
02:16even then it was just too far down the ground and over his head.
02:21And a marvellous attempt, but that was the bad luck, wasn't it?
02:26Kneeing the rebound into the fence.
02:33That's a nice shot. Now head out to the fence, that'll be four runs.
02:39Two consecutive boundaries off the over, and Pakistan in good position,
02:44with three remaining at 2.36 for three.
02:50Good hit away through mid-wicket by Sully Malik, and there's four runs,
02:54and that'll be 50 for Sully Malik.
03:02He is such a good player. 52 not out, eight fours now.
03:05He's faced just 33 deliveries.
03:09Even he looks happy now. He doesn't knock, he'd rather kill me the good champ normally.
03:15This could go to the fence as well.
03:21Four more to Sully Malik, and that really puts it beyond that tower.
03:26At the end of the 48th over, Pakistan needs just five to...
03:29Sully Malik knock remains one of the hidden gems in Pakistan ODI history.
03:34A reminder of Sully Malik flares and ability to dominate under pressure.
03:38It was not just a half century.
03:40It was a statement inings that epitomized vintage 80s flares and fearless cricket.
03:46Sully Malik, a stylish right-handed bestman from Pakistan, was known for his elegant stroke
03:52play, quick risk and ability to manipulate the field with precision.
03:56Debiting in 1982, Sully Malik became a vital part of Pakistan's middle-order besting throughout
04:02the 1980s and 1990s.
04:04In Wanda International, he featured in 283 matches, amassing 7,170 runs at an average of 32.88.
04:13His ODI career included 5 centuries and 47 half centuries, with a higher score of 102.
04:20Sully Malik was known for his risky stroke play and ability to maneuver the ball into gaps,
04:25making him a reliable middle-order bestman.
04:27He also contributed with the ball, taking 89 wickets with his right arm off-breaks, boosting
04:33best figure of 5 for 35.
04:35In listed cricket encompassing both ODIs and domestic cricket matches, Sully Malik played
04:41426 matches, scoring 11,856 runs at an average of 36.59, including 12 centuries and 78 fifties,
04:51with a top score of 138.
04:54With the ball in listed matches, he claimed 160 wickets at an average of 29, again with the
04:59best figure of 5 for 35.
05:01His all-round capabilities and consistent performances made him a valuable asset to Pakistan's cricketing
05:08endeavor during his career.
05:10Sully Malik ODI unlisted career reflects the hallmark of a seasoned cricketer who combined
05:16grace with grit.
05:17Whether anchoring the innings or accelerating the scoring rate, he delivered performances that
05:22held the Pakistani middle-order together for over a decade.
05:26His contribution with both bat and ball underlined his versatility and value to the team during
05:32an era of highly competitive international cricket.
05:35While his career had its highs and controversies, there no denying the impact he had on Pakistan's
05:41cricketing journey.
05:42His record-composed innings and rare match-winning now continue to be remembered by fans who
05:48cherish the golden age of Pakistan cricket.
05:54Thanks for watching.
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