Step back into the golden era of cricket as Abdul Razzaq delivers a sensational bowling performance against Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI at Lahore on February 19, 2000. With fiery pace, swing, and control, Razzaq took 4 wickets for just 36 runs in his 10 overs — a spell that remains one of his finest early-career performances. Although Pakistan lost the match, Razzaq’s brilliance stood out as a highlight of the game. Relive this vintage moment and enjoy the classic bowling magic from one of Pakistan’s most dependable all-rounders.
00:00In this classic one-day international match, travel back to February 19, 2000 at Lahore,
00:06where young Abdul Razak produced a spell of true brilliance against Sri Lanka, balling
00:10with big heart and accuracy.
00:12The young all-rounder delivered a remarkable performance of 4 for 36 in his full quota
00:18of 10 overs.
00:19At that time, Abdul Razak possessed a sharp nippy pace that often startled even the finest
00:24past man.
00:25His I-Am action and ability to move the ball both ways was made life uneasy for many top
00:30order players of that era.
00:32Let's relive this vintage moment from Lahore as Abdul Razak's fiery spell remind us of
00:37an era when skill, heart and pride defined Pakistan Cricket.
00:55Khalid.
00:56Khalid was trying to cross the line and Nadeem Gauri taking a fair bit of time to make up
01:04his mind.
01:05Khalid.
01:06That's Sri Lanka Ki Razvarani Ki Ausat.
01:12Oh, without the position of Sikhi fielder ke haato mein, Imjantar Zee te fielder aur nekaur
01:16wikate Pakistan ke liye.
01:17Uri sersuantaba Pakistan ki trat sa in kamaa baler Abdulazan Sri Lanka 2-0-5-6 tladee pe aout ho nek,
01:18Aftar Razak nei ii su yari ii pe alii wikate haatoe.
01:19Aftar Azraq nii yari ii pe ainti haatoe.
01:20Aftar Azraq nii yari ii pe alii wikate haatoe.
01:21Aftar Azraq nii yari ii pe ainti haatoe.
01:22This is a good game for the first time.
01:52The last game was taken over by Rizak's case
01:55And when he was two times
02:00He was making the appeal of the off-stump
02:03But the player has the appeal to him
02:07And this time he gets a snake outside the off-stump
02:15And Mourinho Khan makes no mistakes
02:17So another big two
02:18and Delshaan walks back to the pavilion, a good day through at this juncture, both these batsmen were doing quite well, pushing the score, scoring runs, that's the replay, see the deviation after the snick, kick outside edge, and Delshaan making no mistake, that's the Manhattan, 4.82 the run rate, in comes Razak,
02:46and Delshaan holds him, knocks his leg stump out of the ground, while coming in, Delshaan had no idea whatsoever, trying to heave him on the offside, misses the line of the ball completely, and it's clean goal, and Razak on a hat-trick.
03:04Razak has still two more deliveries in this over, a very successful over, Razak comes in, goes to Vikramasinghe, goes forward,
03:25Razak feels, tries to feel of his own bowling, and Vikramasinghe, works the hat-trick, 141 for 9 then, the bowling figures, Vasimakram 3 for 38, the most successful of them being 4 for 36, Razak.
03:41Although Pakistan eventually went down by a heavy margin of 104 runs, but Abdul Razak's balling stood out as the shining moment of the match.
03:51His control, rhythm, and relentless accuracy kept Pakistan's spirit alive aimed a tough contest.
03:58It was one of those performances that reminded fans of his immense potential and fighting character.
04:04In his early years, Abdul Razak was seen as Pakistan's next great all-rounder, perhaps the closest to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Imran Khan.
04:14And while he may not have completely reached those lofty expectations, Abdul Razak carved out a special place in cricket's golden pages.
04:23He was fast enough to share the new ball with Pakistan's premier pickers, and calm enough with the bat to adapt to any position in the batting order.
04:32Although he was lower middle order passman, often suited his powerful stroke play best.
04:38Abdul Razak's balling was known for its galloping run-up, consistent line and late swing, especially with the old ball.
04:45Yet it was his batting that could turn matches on its head.
04:49His elegant drives through cover and mid-off, executed off either foot, were a joy to watch.
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