Wasim Akram 66 off 39 vs New Zealand 3rd ODI @ Karachi 8 December 1996

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On 8 December 1996, in the 3rd ODI at Karachi, Pakistan’s captain Wasim Akram played one of his most entertaining limited-overs knocks. With Pakistan struggling at 126/4, Akram walked in and turned the game on its head with a fearless innings of 66 not out off just 39 balls, in 58 minutes. His innings included 4 elegant fours and 5 towering sixes, lifting Pakistan to 234/4 in 50 overs.  Although New Zealand chased down the target in 45.1 overs to win by 7 wickets, Akram’s explosive strokeplay remained the highlight of the match. This was vintage Wasim Akram – fearless, commanding, and a delight for his fans.  Pakistan eventually went on to win the series 2–1, also giving opportunities to youngsters like Mohammad Wasim and Mohammad Zahid.  👉 Relive this classic knock of Wasim Akram 66 vs New Zealand*, a true gem of 90s cricket!  🔖 Hashtags  #WasimAkram #PakistanCricket #VintageCricket #CricketClassics #WasimAkramBatting #PakvsNZ #CricketHighlights #90sCricket #KarachiODI #WasimAkramFans

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00:00In the third one-day international at Karachi on December 8, 1996, Pakistan's skipper

00:05Wasim Akram produced a blistering display of stroke play, one that still lingers fondly

00:11in the memory of cricket lovers.

00:13With Pakistan struggling at 126-4 and the run rate meandering, the left-handed all-rounded

00:19strode to the crease with sense of authority.

00:23What followed was a breathtaking counterattack.

00:25In just 58 minutes at the wicket, Wasim Akram hammered an unbeaten 66 runs of just 39 deliveries,

00:33laced with four boundaries and five towering sixes.

00:36His innings not only injected life into Pakistan's total but also lifted the crowd with vintage

00:43entertainment.

00:44Thanks to his explosive knock, Pakistan posted a respectable total of 234 for four in their

00:50allotted 50 overs.

00:52So let's enjoy Wasim Akram innings.

00:59The second one is a one, two, three, something going on, both of them going on!

01:05What a bit of a ball!

01:07The second one is a one, two, three, something going on with me.

01:11What a double!

01:12One, two, three, two, one!

01:12The second one is a one, two, three, two, one!

01:20Come on, round, round, round, round, round!

01:23Come on, round!

01:24I think I'm going to be right here, something going round, round, round, round, round!

01:49I don't know what to do.

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02:48the

02:55the

02:58the

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03:16Yet despite his

03:46heroics, the day belonged to New Zealand.

03:48Chasing with confidence, the visitors overhauled the target in just 45.1 hours, securing victory

03:55by seven wickets.

03:56But still, Wasim Akram's innings stood out as the shining jewel of the contest, a true

04:01exhibition of his match-winning potential with the bat.

04:04The series, however, ended in Pakistan's favor 2-1, with the home side also using the opportunity

04:10to blurt promising youngsters like Mohamed Wasim and Mohamed Zahid.

04:15For fans of Wasim Akram and connoisseurs of vintage cricket, this inning remains a treat

04:19to relive an empathic reminder of the great man's ability to turn the course of the game

04:25with sheer brilliance.

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04:29Thank you very much.

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