Relive the grit and class of legendary West Indian opener Desmond Haynes as he crafted a composed 65 off 123 balls against India in the first innings of the 3rd Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad, on April 15, 1989.
Batting for 178 minutes and striking 7 classy boundaries, Haynes anchored the West Indies innings on a pitch offering assistance to the Indian bowlers. Facing quality bowling from the likes of Kapil Dev, Manoj Prabhakar, and Anil Kumble, Haynes showed patience, technique, and determination.
This innings was a perfect blend of defense and calculated strokeplay — a classic example of Test match temperament. Watch this rare gem from the archives of cricket history.
📍 Match Details:
🏏 Match: West Indies vs India, 3rd Test, 1989
🗓️ Date: April 15, 1989
🏟️ Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
🧢 Innings: First Innings - West Indies
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