Martin Crowe 53 off 86 balls 123 Mins 6 Fours vs West Indies 2nd ODI at Auckland in March 21, 1987. Relive the elegance of Martin Crowe’s batting in the 2nd ODI at Auckland on March 21, 1987. Walking in at number 3, Crowe compiled a stylish 53 runs off 86 balls in 123 minutes, striking 6 beautiful boundaries. Alongside John Wright, who bravely continued with a knee injury, Crowe gave New Zealand the platform to post 213.
Although the mighty West Indies chased down the target with 6 wickets to spare, Crowe’s innings stood out for its grace, timing, and composure against a formidable attack. For true cricket lovers, this is a classic reminder of why Martin Crowe is regarded as one of New Zealand’s greatest-ever batsmen.
✨ Watch and enjoy the pure artistry of Martin Crowe at the crease.
00:00In this video, you will witness a glimpse of Martin Crowe's elegant stroke plays as
00:05he compiled a well-crafted 53 runs from 86 deliveries, occupying the crease for 123 minutes
00:12and striking six boundaries.
00:14This was second ODI played at Auckland on March 21, 1987, where New Zealand asked to
00:21bat first short solidity at the top.
00:24Martin Crowe, even in those early years, was embarked as the finest baseman New Zealand
00:29had ever produced.
00:31A craftsman, those techniques stood tall against the fiercest bowling attacks.
00:36His ability to marry elegance with grit made him a joy to watch, and innings like this
00:41reflected the promise of a career that would later elevate him to legendary status in world
00:47cricket.
00:48For cricket enthusiasts, watching Martin Crowe at the crease was always more than a statistics.
00:54It was an education in batting artistry.
01:24Well, a lovely stroke.
01:25The long leads of Tony Gray chasing.
01:26Four more.
01:27Well, off the inside edge, but we'll count for four I think.
01:31That's not where he intended it.
01:32Four runs go into the book.
01:33Well, they're all in the book, as Tony Kozio mentioned, inside edge going for the big drive,
01:38and that just missed the leg stump.
01:39Thought it was too fine.
01:40Four runs.
01:41Four runs.
01:42hammered to extra cover so they're scoring right now.
01:43And that's not where he intended it.
01:44That's not where he intended it.
01:45Four runs go into the book.
01:46Well, they're all in the book, as Tony Kozio mentioned, inside edge going for the big drive,
01:49and that just missed the leg stump.
01:50Thought it was too fine.
01:51Thought it was too fine.
01:52Four runs.
01:53Hammered to extra cover so they're scoring right now picking up.
01:54And that was a glorious shot by Martin Crowe.
01:5570 for one.
01:5670 for one.
01:5770 for one.
01:5880 for nine.
01:59And the other points have two, so they're...
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02:01...and they just missed the leg stump.
02:02And they just missed the leg stump.
02:04Thought it was too fine.
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02:11Four runs.
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02:24Four runs again for Martin Crowe, he now really is flowing, went through just a brief period where Joe Garner's accuracy seemed to have shaken up his patience, but now he's really going.
02:44Lovely off drive for Martin Crowe, just the one run though, and it brings up the New Zealand 100 in the 26th over.
02:54Big hit from Crowe, struck it beautifully, possibly look for the second, McSweeney's coming.
03:04And two further runs to Martin Crowe.
03:10And that's his lifting.
03:14Crowe the batsman facing.
03:18And they're appealing for a catch behind and Martin Crowe's gone.
03:26So absolute disaster for New Zealand now.
03:30Going along to 105 for one and now 106 for four.
03:36Crowe is out for 53.
03:38It was a pretty obvious nick there.
03:46Well, this is a disaster.
03:50Inside edge, onto the pad.
03:52He's just carrying to Dujon.
03:54He has to come forward a little bit.
03:56A little bit unlucky.
04:00Well, Martin Crowe waited a time before he went because he wanted to see if Dujon got the ball on the full.
04:04Let's just see if in fact, Jeffrey Dujon did take the ball on the full.
04:08Opening batsman John Wright was looking assured but suffered a knee injury severe enough to demand a runner.
04:20At this juncture, Martin Crowe, walking in at number three, anchored the innings with characteristic spoils.
04:26His fluent partnership with John Wright provided New Zealand the platform to build towards a competitive total.
04:33Martin Crowe inning was a blend of patience and precision.
04:36The hallmark of his batting ensuring the scoreboard moved while keeping the West Indies ballers honest.
04:43New Zealand eventually posted 213, a total that promised contests but fell short of challenging the mighty West Indies batting lineup of that era.
04:52The Caribbean side chased it down with six wickets in hand.
04:56Yet, what lingers in memory is the effortless grace of Martin Crowe.
05:00His 53 was not just about number.
05:02It was about timing, placement and the rare art of batting that he embodied.
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