In the 1987 Reliance Cricket World Cup, Pakistan captain Imran Khan surprised everyone by promoting a young Wasim Akram up the order as a pinch hitter against Sri Lanka in the 17th Match at Faisalabad.
The move worked brilliantly, as Wasim showcased his fearless batting style. He struck 39 runs off 40 balls, decorated with 2 fours and 2 sixes, at a brisk strike rate of 97.50. His innings featured a towering six off Don Anurasiri, a crisp sweep for four, a mighty six off Ravi Ratnayake, and a boundary off Aravinda de Silva.
This cameo helped Pakistan post a formidable total of 297 runs and proved that Wasim’s talent was not limited to his lethal bowling. It was an early reminder of his all-round capabilities that would later make him one of cricket’s greatest match-winners.
👉 Relive this classic moment from the golden era of cricket, where a young Wasim Akram announced himself with bat in hand.
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