00:00In the fourth match of the Sharjah Cup on April 7, 1987, Javed Miadad showcased his
00:05trademark resilience and class with a well-crafted inning of 60 runs of 101 deliveries laced
00:12with just four boundaries.
00:13Batting against a disciplined England attack, Javed Miadad anchored the innings with surgical
00:18precision, relying heavily on deft placements and sharp running between the wickets, his
00:23half-mark style.
00:24Javed Miadad's inning was a masterclass in accumulation as he kept the scoreboard ticking
00:30with singles and doubles, rotating the strike and keeping the ballers under pressure.
00:35While boundaries were rare, his ability to maneuver the ball into gaps and his match awareness
00:40stood out, and not few could match in that era.
00:42Thanks to his gritty contribution, Pakistan managed to post a respectable total on the
00:47board.
00:48However, England chased down the target comfortably, sealing the victory without much trouble.
00:53Despite the result, watching Javed Miadad in full flow during the late 80s was nothing
00:57short of a treat for cricket lovers.
01:00His ability to read the game, his energy at the crease and his never-say-die attitude made
01:06every innings worth watching.
01:08Relive this memorable knock and witness one of Pakistan's finest best men at war.
01:13the goal.
01:14Javed Miadad to face his first ball.
01:15Javed Miadad to face his first ball.
01:16Freight misses the bowler.
01:17Freight misses the bowler.
01:18All well bowled.
01:20Javed laid down on that, but gets a single and he's off the mark.
01:28Amen to Miadad.
01:29That's a lovely shot.
01:30Traveling to the cover boundary.
01:31Wait a cut after it.
01:32Won't get to it.
01:33Four rounds.
01:34That ball dropped short outside the off-stump.
01:35Miadad was in perfect position.
01:36Timed it well.
01:37Placed it well.
01:38Capal, who made his debut here at Sharjah in the previous match against India in Wanda's
01:46Internationals.
01:47Spurling to Miadad.
01:48That's a nice looking stroke through the covers.
01:51Tim Robeyarlo.
01:52made his debut here at Sharjah in the previous match against India in Wanda
01:56Internationals
01:59Spurling to Miyata
02:03That's a nice looking stroke through the covers
02:07Tim Robinson the fielder from deep middle
02:10That's a bit of misfielding there
02:12So it's 99 for 4, Pakistan one short of the 100
02:15and that is 100
02:20100 for 4
02:21Watching the match along with Laila Zubairi
02:26Marina Khan, Mahmood
02:354 runs
02:39Well, Pakistani teams have now started the attack
02:43They have launched both Imran and Mia Das
02:47And Pakistan going for some anxious moments
02:49Especially if they are running the record
02:51Seems to be well settled in giving Pakistan the amount of runs that they would require
02:57To contain this very good English batting when they are chasing in the second rings
03:03The team on the front
03:05The team is trying to resign
03:08The team has already started his pick
03:10Speaking of them
03:11The team is moving
03:12The team is moving
03:13He is moving
03:14The team is moving
03:15With other teams
03:17These solid innings
03:22Great shot
03:26Beautiful shot, and very well played indeed
03:33I didn't see all of them
03:36I have done it in half time as a record
03:38And I made sure that they stayed there
03:40I did get some
03:42I just said all the time
03:44Just as far as running in between
03:47But other than that, more of these batsmen
03:50Have really played exceptionally well
04:07Well stopped by Philip De Freitas
04:09That's a good cricket
04:12Rounded it for the batsmen
04:21Super shot
04:23Four runs
04:24Well this is where I think the experience of Nuna Baff
04:27This is where the talent of Nuna Baff
04:29comes to full bloom
04:31Because he struggled earlier on
04:33He stayed at the wicket
04:35And he made sure that he doesn't throw away his wicket
04:38I think the nearest he came to getting us
04:40Was some bad calling
04:42For running in between
04:43But other than that
04:44I think he has played exceptionally well
04:47With being passed on for this crucial period
04:51Unleashed
04:57Chavez wants two
04:58Fair brother
05:01Ooooo!
05:02What an amazing crew
05:05What an astonishing bit of cricket that was
05:08Unleashed to 12
05:10But I think so
05:11I'm sure we are going to see this again
05:14Near that accent
05:15Hitting this beautiful danser
05:17and taking two eighths of the first three yards going for the second run
05:22and the brilliant fielding which Hedlerts have done it so
05:28and the cabron out of the back down in the end.
05:31So Javid will be furious.
05:33He saws again he played a very, very aggressive shot
05:37and the man fielding a deep square leg is Neil Fairbrother.
05:41Little left-handed Lancastran who when you think about it
05:45could only see one stump from where he fielded
05:48and actually to knock that stump out with a low and aggressive throw
05:52was a marvellous bit of fielding.
05:54And that was the only way I would have got him out
05:56because there was a direct hit and Javid was miles out.
06:01Javid Miyadad batting in Sharjah is etched in the annals of cricketing history.
06:06As a symbol of great class and unmatched game sense,
06:09playing in conditions that often tested technique and temperament,
06:12Javid Miyadad thrived with his unorthodox yet highly effective style,
06:17becoming one of the most consistent performers on Sharjah's slow and low pitches.
06:22He was a master of pacing and innings,
06:24known for his ability to absorb pressure and rotate strike effortlessly,
06:28turning singles into twos and building partnership with surgical precision.
06:32Unlike flamboyant stroke makers, Javid Miyadad relied more on timing, placement and sheer cricketing intelligence.
06:39His battle against top sides like India, England and the West Indies often saw him rise to the occasions,
06:46guiding Pakistan's middle order with compliance and control.
06:49Beyond the statistics, it was his fiery spirit, sharp wit and ability to read ballers that made him a fan favourite at Sharjah.
06:57Perhaps his most iconic moment at the venue was the unforgettable last ball six against India in 1986,
07:04which not only won the match but cemented his legacy as a true match winner.
07:09Across numerous tournaments held at the desert venue,
07:12Javid Miyadad's consistency, adaptability and fierce competitiveness made him a cornerstones of Pakistan's batting line-up,
07:18and one of the legends of Sharjah cricket.
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