Gundappa Vishwanath 78  off 181 Balls 213 Mins 9 Fours vs England 1st Test at Birmingham, Jul 12 1979 - video Dailymotion

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In the 1st Test at Birmingham on July 12, 1979, the cricket world witnessed the stylish artistry of Gundappa Vishwanath. Facing a mammoth England total of 633/5 declared, Vishwanath produced a knock of sheer elegance in India’s first innings.  He scored 78 runs off 181 balls, spending 213 minutes at the crease and striking 9 boundaries with his trademark wristy grace and impeccable timing. This innings wasn’t just about runs—it also carried history, as Vishwanath went on to complete 4000 Test runs, a remarkable achievement in that era.  For cricket fans, this was vintage Vishwanath: a batsman whose elegance and strokeplay brought beauty to the game and left spectators in awe. Relive this classic moment of Indian cricket, where skill and style walked hand in hand at Edgbaston.  🔖 Hashtags:  #GundappaVishwanath #IndianCricket #ClassicCricket #EnglandVsIndia #TestCricket #Birmingham1979 #4000TestRuns #Vishy #CricketLegends #StylishBatsman  Gundappa Vishwanath Stylish Batting | 78 Runs, 9 Fours & 4000 Test Runs Milestone vs England 1979

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00:00In the summer of 1979, amidst the green surrounding of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the artistry of

00:06Gandapa Vishwanath once again graced the test arena, facing a towering English total of 633

00:13for five declared. India's reply demanded both resilience and flair. At the crease trod Vishwanath,

00:20compact in build, yet towering in stretcher, when it came to style. He compiled a fluent 78 runs

00:27from 181 balls, occupying the crease for 213 minutes and decorating his innings with nine

00:34masterfully struck boundaries. Each stroke bore his unmistakable signature. Risty elegance,

00:40nimble footwork and timing so pure, it seemed to caress the ball rather than strike it. In an era

00:47when runs were hard-earned against the relentless discipline of English bowling, this knock was a

00:53gem of composure and grace. More than just the runs, that innings carried a greater weight of history.

00:59With it, Vishwanath crossed the landmark of 4,000 test runs, a feat few had achieved in those days.

01:05It was a moment that reflected not just his consistency but his ability to blend artistry

01:11with substance at the very highest level.

01:26Vishwanath to bring up the 100 for India.

01:32Quite pleasing, quite pleasant progress here by these two fine players.

01:37Vishwanath to take it on to 101 for two, with Vishwanath now on 21 and De Vasco on 42.

01:52It's all over now. It's a glorious shot from little Vishwanath.

01:57Both of them has only built two half volleys in this spell and they've both been put away with

02:01consummities. Great shot there from little Vishwanath. Goes on now to 26, the total to

02:06115 for two with Govaskar on 51.

02:18Nice strike. Randall doing the chasing.

02:32Vishwanath goes to 29, 51 to Govaskar.

02:44Right, so full pitch, he's found the gap all right this time. Very comfortably,

02:49goes really through extra cover and it's four more to Vishwanath and he moves into the 40s.

02:55Vishwanath now facing both of them.

03:08Slice that away, wide of the second slip.

03:10And it's four more, and it's four more. It's a sportful place of play there by little Vishwanath.

03:16Angle of that away, and put it exactly where he wanted it.

03:21Goes on now to 44, the score on to one, 55 for three.

03:24That's a big girl, this is 50, and a good one too.

03:37Vishwanath will be looking here for three runs.

03:43A good piece of cricket, a very well deserved 50 of that.

03:46It's a little Vishwanath.

03:52Getting close now to 4,000 runs in too much cricket.

03:56He did 100 when he took guard here today.

03:58Good shot again by Vishwanath, got into position nicely.

04:10Turned it away, Edmunds.

04:11He's got a long chase and there's nothing he can do about it.

04:13Well, it must go down as a chance.

04:30I had the impression Brearley was moving the wrong way, the way to his right.

04:35Phil Edmunds now beginning his 22nd over.

04:48And that's out.

04:48Yes, putting it out, Vishwanath goes and caught the outside edge.

04:53Botham snaps it up very quickly with the right hand.

04:57So the end of a fine end is there from Vishwanath.

05:00Score now, 205 for three with Vishwanath.

05:03For the spectators, watching Vishwanath bat was not merely a passage of play.

05:20It was an exhibition of cricket's finer virtues.

05:23His strokes were not about brute force, but about rhythm, balance and the rare gift of making batting

05:30look effortless.

05:31Bumingham that day was treated to be a masterclass of style from one of India's most beloved craftsmen.

05:38Vishwanath innings at Bumingham may not have altered the course of the match,

05:42but it stood as a reminder of cricket's more delicate artistry in an age increasingly dominated by power.

05:50His presence at the crease offered India a sense of dignity amid Singland's dominance,

05:56and not for the purest.

05:57It reaffirmed that the game was as much about grace and touch as it was about runs on the board.

06:04It was the kind of performance that quietly strengthened his place among the connoisseur's favorite.

06:10A best man admired not for sheer weight of numbers, but for the rare beauty he brought to the sport.

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Gundappa Vishwanath 78 off 181 Balls 213 Mins 9 Fours vs England 1st Test at Birmingham, Jul 12 1979

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