00:00Watch out for young Alan Donald in 1992. He was absolutely fiery. In this match,
00:05he removed Desmond Saints and Keith Arthurton, showing why he was considered one of the fastest
00:11ballers of his era. At that time, Alan Donald was balling at extra space, full of aggression
00:17and rhythm. One unforgettable moment was his stunning fast yarker to Richie Richardson.
00:22The delivery was so sharp and quick that it almost knocked the best man off his feet.
00:30I understand that point of view, but other reasons rightly, I think, prevailed.
00:35Oh, what a good stroke there by Haynes. A lovely one off his pads, being chased away there to deep
00:41mid-wicket and just a couple of runs there. The sun is out in all its glory. We always expect
00:49the sun
00:49to be shining at Sabina Park and it hasn't let us down today. And not umbrellas, they're being used
00:55as parasols. So 32 for no wicket. The West Indies, they were put into bat today by South Africa
01:03on the first of these three one-day internationals on this extraordinarily wonderful and I'm sure
01:08it's going to be wholly memorable first tour of the West Indies by South Africa.
01:15Donald Bowles to Haynes.
01:18It's in the air. He's out. He's caught that square leg. So Henry has taken the catch and Desmond Haynes
01:24has gone. He hit it well straight to the fielder. Henry took the catch very easily indeed. It came
01:29at an awkward height. The West Indies have lost their first wicket. They are 32 for one. Desmond Haynes has
01:35gone.
01:39He made nine and well, he hit it well. Didn't get on top of it. Perhaps undone by the pace
01:45of the pitch.
01:46That's right. I think he was not quite to the pace of the... Not quite to the pace of it
01:51indeed,
01:51as you say. Well, I dare say that's Merrick Kringle, I think. He's got a can of fly spray for
01:59one of his
02:00sides. Oh my goodness me, a big appeal for LBW, a Yorker, a leg stump Yorker. I think he just
02:10managed
02:11to get his bat or the bottom edge of the bat onto it. There we see people in the stands
02:18giving him out.
02:19This is real drama in a way that real West Indian drama. Goodness me. I've never seen anything like
02:27that. Down to the wide long-off region.
02:37He's gone, headed straight into the hands of the vessels, and the vessels taking his second...
02:46Alan Donald getting another wicket, and the West Indies losing their fifth for 277.
03:08It was pure pace and precision. A reminder of how dangerous Alan Donner was with the new ball.
03:15Watching classic cricket footage like, this feels like discovering hidden prayers from the
03:20cricket archives. For fans who love old-school cricket, watching Alan Donald bowl in full rhythm
03:26is pure gold. His intensity, speed, and attacking mindset made every spell exciting to watch.
03:32In this match, the first ODI at Kingston on April 7, 1992, Alan Donald finished with an impressive figure
03:39of two for 47 in 10 hours, including one made in, against the West Indies. This series was also
03:45special because it marked South Africa's full ODI tour of the Caribbean after they returned to
03:50international cricket. So, how do you remember Alan Donald bowling in this match? Do you have any
03:56other memories of his fiery spells? I would love to hear your thoughts. Share them in the comments below.
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