Relive one of Desmond Haynes' most crucial Test innings! This video showcases the highlights of his magnificent, unbeaten 143 (143*) against a formidable Pakistan bowling attack led by Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in the 1st Test at the Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, in April 1993. Haynes displayed immense concentration and skill, "carrying his bat" (remaining not out as the opener throughout the innings) as the West Indies recovered from a first-innings deficit. This was a rare feat, which he achieved three times in his Test career. Key Moments & Context: Match: 1st Test, Pakistan tour of West Indies, April 16-18, 1993 Venue: Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Result: West Indies won by 204 runs Key Partnership: Haynes shared a vital 169-run partnership for the third wicket with Brian Lara, who scored 96. Bowling Attack: Features battles against the legendary pace duo of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Watch the highlights of this classic Test match innings that set up a big win for the West Indies! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic cricket highlights and legendary performances!
00:00In the opening test between West Indies and Pakistan at Port of Spain in April 1993,
00:06Desmond Haynes produced a masterpiece of grit and class. The legendary opener
00:11crafted an unbeaten 143 runs from 288 deliveries, batting for a marathon 459 minutes and striking
00:2024s and a towering six. Desmond Haynes carried his pad through the entire West Indies innings,
00:26a rare and prestigious achievement in test cricket. To open the innings and still be standing
00:32with the lost wicket falls is a feat that demands immense concentration, and Desmond Haynes managed
00:39it not once, not twice, but three times in his illustratious career. This Port of Spain gem stands
00:46proudly among those elite efforts. So relive Desmond Haynes' vintage Caribbean flair. Timing,
00:52temperament and toughness all wrapped into one unforgettable knock.
01:22them perfectly.
01:32What a good stroke that was. It's just over pitched. Wazima Kram straining for the Yorker.
01:37He's over pitched and Desmond Haynes cashes in and that brings up his 50. And listen to the applause.
01:45his 50s come in 85 balls. He's hit nine fours. And he now has 15 test hundreds and 22 test 50s.
01:58This is his 190th test innings. I presume if your eyes are good and you get the bat on it,
02:05it goes away as that one did.
02:15Oh glorious. That already is the old Desmond Haynes. You can't get a better cover drive than that.
02:21Magnificently played.
02:23Good save. Very good save indeed. Nareem Khan has just come on to the field as a substitute.
02:35The young left arm spinner. They've picked the right place to put him because that's his good
02:40side on the left hand side. And had that ball passed him. This outfield is so fast it might have gone all the way.
02:47That's a lovely shot by Desmond Haynes. Perfectly placed. He made a little bit of room with his quick footwork.
03:05And he did so well.
03:07And that's Desmond Haynes' 100. His 17th in test cricket.
03:21And the crowd is absolutely jubilant here at the Queen's Barthoval.
03:25There are very few more popular cricketers in international cricket than this man Desmond Haynes.
03:31Well we know Desmond Haynes is going to be very pleased with that century.
03:42There has been a lot of talk about his days being over.
03:46Well certainly this innings has been a gem.
03:54That's an edge. Asit Mushtaba is not happy. Might well have been a chance.
04:01To the keeper.
04:02... from Haynes Richardson and then Brian Lara seeing the West Indies in a commanding position
04:07at 333 for three at the end of the second day. Haynes 150 not out.
04:12And the next morning Haynes set for an important test landmark.
04:16Oh and there we are. That is 7,000 runs in test cricket. A splendid stroke. Much the best of the morning so far.
04:22There we go.
04:29They'll go for a bye. Well run. He's given him out.
04:34Courtney Walsh trying to steal a bye. Moin Khan hitting the stumps and Walsh not being able to make it.
04:40Walsh trying to steal the bye to give Haynes a strike. Run out for six. Moin Khan throwing down the stumps.
04:48382 all out is the West Indies second inning score. And it means that Pakistan to win this match will have to score 370.
05:00Just two runs less than they were asked to score the last time they played a test match here at the Queen's Park Oval in 1988.
05:09The West Indies all out for 382 with Haynes carrying his bat for the third time in his test career.
05:15143 not out, sharing stands of 103 with Richardson and 169 with Lara.
05:22Waker Yunus led the way for Pakistan with four wickets, Wasim taking three, but the victims proved rather...
05:28We are a team that whenever we are down, we always come back. So even though we didn't have a very good start, I knew that at the end of the day we would come out trumps.
05:37This test 100 to me, I cherish it a lot because a lot of people have been questioning my sight, a lot of people have been questioning my technique, a lot of people have been questioning my age, you know, a lot of people have been saying that I'm too old for the game and I should pack in and all that.
05:51So to me, this was a very sweet, as I would say, a sweet innings because this is something that I really wanted to do.
05:59I just wanted to prove to the public that I'm still around for quite some time.
06:02So Desmond Haynes, very much the West Indian hero, a master batsman at his very best, against spin.
06:10That's a fine shot by Haynes.
06:13Equally at home, against pace.
06:26And that's Desmond Haynes' 100.
06:29His 17th in test cricket.
06:30Desmond Haynes played international cricket for West Indies from 1978 until 1994.
06:42Known for his classy right-handed batting, Desmond Haynes became part of one of cricket's most feared and admired opening players alongside Gordon Greenwich.
06:51A combination that helped define West Indies' dominance through the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.
06:58His opening partnership provided stability and firepower, giving West Indies a formidable foundation, irrespective of format.
07:06He was admired for his impeccable timing, sound technique, mental toughness, and ability to produce under pressure.
07:13In tough situations, whether test or ODIs, Desmond Haynes often held the innings together while other fells around him.
07:22Over his international career, he compiled more than 24,000 first-class runs and nearly 16,000 Lister runs, further underlining his longevity and consistency.
07:33So, in short, whatever he batted, West Indies county cricket, domestic circuit, Desmond Sainz carried the hallmark of class, reliability, and enduring excellence.
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