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Relive the classic encounter from the 4th ODI between India and Pakistan in Lahore on December 22, 1989. This video showcases the brilliant, economical bowling spell by Indian left-arm spinner Maninder Singh, who conceded only 24 runs in his 8 overs and took the crucial wicket of Wasim Akram.
Despite Maninder Singh's efforts, Pakistan won the low-scoring match by 38 runs. This performance was a highlight of the 1989 India tour of Pakistan ODI series.
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00:00Maninder Singh is a former Indian left-arm orthodox spinner who played international
00:05cricket in the 1980s and he is often remembered for his smooth rhythmic balling action and ability
00:12to extract sharp turns on helpful surfaces. Seen as one of India's most promising spin talents
00:18after the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi, he made a strong impact early in his career with his
00:24control, flight and variation. In the 4th ODA at Lahore on December 22nd 1989, Maninder Singh represented
00:32an economical but unrewarding spell in a low scoring match, which Pakistan won by 38 runs after setting
00:38a target of 151 runs in 37 hours and India bowled out for just 112 runs. So let's enjoy Maninder Singh's
00:46spell.
01:08And now you can see how many of these shots are playing in the same way.
01:17This was the recording of Manindar's bowling record.
01:22This was the back foot.
01:24You can't go to the back foot.
01:27Because this is the only one day.
01:32If you get two or three singles,
01:35you can get a lose ball,
01:38which you can put a boundary.
01:40This is the run rate.
01:47Pakistan is 45.
01:50Without any of these shots.
02:00This could be dangerous.
02:05Good ball.
02:10Bad or bad.
02:12But,
02:13it's impossible.
02:14Infradi score 26.
02:17Bashir and Pravej.
02:19Bashir and Pravej.
02:22Bhashir and Pravej.
02:28Thank you Bashir and Pravej.
02:40Bashir and Pravej.
02:52You see Makram.
02:55Off the mark.
03:10Coming off slowly.
03:32Welcome sight of the
03:40Interesting move this from Imran.
03:42Sending in.
03:44You see Makram seeing that the
03:46spinners were operating from both ends.
04:06That's gone.
04:07The end of the Makram bolt.
04:11So India now tightening their grip
04:14on this match.
04:1671 for four.
04:22Just received two deliveries.
04:24You see Makram promoted in the batting order.
04:28The move didn't come off.
04:30Obviously very disappointed with himself.
04:34And that's the first cricket for Vaninda.
04:3872 for four.
04:40In 21 overs.
04:42Masim missed the line of the ball.
04:46See.
04:48Seventy-one then for four.
04:58That's one out Ramiz.
05:00Seed Anwar Schwab and Vaseem Akram.
05:04Seed Anwar Schwab and Vaseem Akram.
05:10Again Javed Miyadad.
05:12No idea.
05:13Played and missed that.
05:14Yes.
05:15So.
05:16Bring it to Miyadad.
05:17So.
05:18Bring it to Miyadad.
05:19So.
05:20Bring it to Miyadad.
05:21So.
05:22Bring it to Miyadad.
05:23So.
05:24So.
05:25Bring it to Miyadad.
05:34A little turn there for.
05:36Puninder.
05:37Chandulkar.
05:40The 12th man in this match.
05:44Very quickly.
05:46Maninder Singh's spell was tight.
06:01But it was Pakistani ballers.
06:03Particularly Akhip Javed and Imran Khan.
06:05Who dominated the Indian batting lineup on a difficult pitch.
06:09Maninder Singh finished the figure of one wicket for 24 runs in his 8-over.
06:14And his only wicket was that of Vaseem Akram.
06:16Remember Maninder Singh delivered several match-winning spells in both tests and ODIs.
06:21Especially in home condition.
06:23And he was also known for troubling even top-class passmen with his drift and spin.
06:28Although his international career was shorter than expected.
06:31He remains a respected voice in the cricketing world as a commentator and analyst.
06:36As far as Maninder Singh's ODI stats, he played 59 one-day international for India in his entire career.
06:43He took a total of 66 wickets at an average of 31.30.
06:48His best bowling figure in an ODI innings were 4-22.
06:51With the ball, his economy rate hovered around 3.95 runs per hour.
06:56With the bat, he scored 49 runs in ODIS as a modest average of 12.25.
07:02And a higher score of 8-0.5.
07:04So Maninder Singh will always be remembered as a gifted left-arm spinner whose natural talent
07:09and grace for bowling left a lasting mark on Indian cricket.
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07:16Thank you very much.
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