In 2006 at Basseterre, the West Indies witnessed a batting masterpiece that blended elegance, determination, and match-winning class. Ramnaresh Sarwan, celebrating his 100th ODI, rose to the occasion with a sublime unbeaten 115* against India—a knock that not only secured victory but also reminded the cricketing world of the Caribbean’s enduring brilliance.
Chasing 246, the West Indies were in need of stability and inspiration. Sarwan provided both, crafting an innings that began with dazzling strokeplay—crashing off-drives, crisp cuts, and an unforgettable cover-drive off Irfan Pathan—and ended with calm, calculated precision as the target neared.
Partnering with a courageous, injured Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sarwan built a decisive 106-run stand that broke the Indian challenge and steered the Windies to a thrilling four-wicket win, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series.
This was more than just runs on the board—it was a cricketing statement. A century made in Guyana’s spirit, delivered on Caribbean soil, and cherished across the cricket world. Watch every glorious moment of Sarwan’s unbeaten 115* and relive the day West Indies roared again.
📌 Match: West Indies vs India – ODI Series, 2006 📌 Venue: Basseterre, St. Kitts 📌 Highlight: Ramnaresh Sarwan’s unbeaten 115 in his 100th ODI 📌 Result: West Indies won by 4 wickets
00:00In the lush Caribbean setting of past era, where cricket often feels less like a sport
00:06and more like a festival of rhythm and heart, Ramnaresh Tarwan carved out a masterpiece
00:11for the ages.
00:12On a day when the West Indies needed inspiration, he delivered with the poise of a craftman
00:18and the fire of a fighter, celebrating his 100th one-day international.
00:22Ramnaresh Tarwan marked the milestone with an unbeaten 115th that was as stylish as it
00:29was decisive, steering his side to a memorable four-wicket triumph over India and a 2-1 lead
00:35in the five-match series.
00:37Ramnaresh Tarwan's inning was a steady in controlled aggression, reaching his half-century in just
00:4341 balls.
00:44Tarwan then shifted gears, blending fair with patience as the finish line drew closer.
00:49Ramnaresh Tarwan.
01:10No one gave him the treatment, can't get with him the surface.
01:24And now he's conceded 6.
01:29Beautiful shot from Ramirez Sauer, he's strong in that clear execution.
01:36That's a square foot right out of the textbook.
01:41Very near to that off stump.
01:48A whisker away.
01:51And just add salt in the wounds for India.
01:54I'm hungry.
01:59That's close.
02:02Timed her.
02:06Well that's a lovely shot.
02:07Waited on it.
02:09Timed it.
02:10Found the gap.
02:11That's a beautiful shot.
02:12Something about the coverage, he looks in good form doesn't he?
02:22So I want to ready.
02:23Full boundaries.
02:24From me.
02:28The first shoot down the nuts pulled in.
02:32Full of authority.
02:34Full of power.
02:36Always for him.
02:38Sweet as in that all the time in the world.
02:40Beautiful palace.
02:41Someone's gone for him.
02:42He's got a maximum.
02:43Well that's what made the 6 for me.
02:45Coming down again.
02:46That's another 6.
02:47It's the footwork that gets him there.
02:48And then just the arc of the bat.
02:49He's got a spot there.
02:50It's the footwork that gets him there.
02:52And then just the arc of the bat.
02:55That's what made the six for me.
03:03Coming down again, that's another six.
03:06It's the footwork that gets him there, and then just the arc of the bat.
03:14Oh dear.
03:24Hit that well.
03:26Fifty for Amnuri Salvat.
03:28Twenty-one is gone.
03:30One hundred.
03:44Get a better runnable in the fifty for Amnuri Salvat.
03:54They're asking for trouble.
03:56That's a spinner on a slow pitch.
03:59You cannot drop a shot.
04:12Would have been...
04:15Would have been gone.
04:18Had plenty of...
04:21Stump to Amar.
04:24And missed.
04:28Oh dear.
04:33Papajan won't be happy, but Salwan cashes in.
04:36Good stroke.
04:38Finishes with a down.
04:41Here's a...
04:44Beautifully placed.
04:45Four.
04:46Takes him to 98.
04:50Boy, jeez, played well.
04:53It's not all about big hitting.
04:57A quick delivery coming from Marenda Sivak.
04:59So the pace was provided by the Buller.
05:02And he's having a wonderful time.
05:05We've enjoyed it.
05:06And take a look.
05:07Brown Marenda Sivak is having a wonderful time.
05:11He's looking for 100.
05:16Is he coming back?
05:17He is.
05:18Well done.
05:19100.
05:20What a tie for him.
05:25Three one Marenda Nationals.
05:28Very well played indeed.
05:32Innings that everybody here will remember for a long, long time.
05:37His first 100 against India.
05:39And it's come at a fantastic time.
05:49They get one.
05:51Looking to coming back.
05:52They are.
05:53And they'll be a run out.
05:54He's got it on.
05:58Bravo has run out.
06:01Confusion everywhere.
06:03The noise here on this small ground is fantastic.
06:07For the second.
06:09And Irfan Fatante has splintered off in the deep.
06:14Keeping his eyes on the ball.
06:15Thinking of a three.
06:16Oh, there's one motion.
06:18And Bain Bravo was sacrificed as we get.
06:21And Indians have picked up yet another weekend.
06:24And Ramanish Sarawan will be at the non-striker's end.
06:27And it's 2.41 to 6.
06:43One.
06:44A missed field.
06:45Can you believe it by the skipper?
06:47They give it two away where they should have only got one.
06:52And Sarawan's back on strike.
06:57Well, he was looking up.
06:58He was looking at the direction where he wanted to throw.
06:59And he was disappointed.
07:00He should be.
07:01The single would have kept Sarawan away from the strike.
07:02He was looking up.
07:03He was looking at the direction where he wanted to throw.
07:05And he was disappointed.
07:06He should be.
07:07The single would have kept Sarawan away from the strike.
07:11He was looking up.
07:12A próphole in the going and that's it.
07:13West Indies win.
07:14A brilliant effort from Sarawan.
07:15Very well played from him.
07:16Disappointments all round through India.
07:18They thoroughly deserved that win the West Indies.
07:19And over the game and that's it. West Indies win. A brilliant effort from Sarawang. Very well played from him. Disappointments all round through India. They thoroughly deserve that win the West Indies.
07:36Angwek, we've got a series for you. Yet another match being decided in the last over with one ball to spare. On the happiness. They love this. Doing extremely well.
07:52It was a win born of Guyane's great.
08:22Yet given West Indies' cricket struggle in recent years. It could just as easily as have been. A gift from the heavens.
08:30Chasing 246, the home side found their anchor in Sarawang and their silent warrior in Shivnara in Chhantarpal.
08:37Whose batting half century, despite being hamstrung, was worth its weights in gold.
08:43Together they staged a match-defining stand of 106 runs. Shutting the door on Indian hopes.
08:48Ramnaresh Sarawang announced his intention early. Unfurling a crushing half-drive of Ajit Agarkar before threading a crisp cut of Sirisant.
08:58Fortunate briefly smiled on him when an inside edge trickled to the boundary. But that stroke of luck only seemed to fuel his artistry.
09:06Against an uncharacteristically wavered Irfan Pathan, he produced a cover drive so exquisite it seemed to hang in the memory long after the ball reached the rope.
09:17Ramnaresh, every run seemed measured, every shot calculated, proved that this was an inning not just of brilliance but of responsibility, where others might have faltered under the weight of the occasions.
09:29Ramnaresh Sarawang thrived, guiding his team with the assurance of a man who understood both the value of his wicket and the magnitude of the moment.
09:39When the winning runs were scored, Bastera erupted, not just in celebrations of victory, but in lieu to a best man who had risen above pressure, fatigue and expectation to deliver a truly great innings.
09:52For Sarawang, this was more than a century, it was a statement that West Indies cricket still had its artists, its fighters and its dreamers.
10:00For the fans, it was a reminder that on the right day, with the right man at the crease and the Caribbean can still dance to the old intoxicating tune of the victory.
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