On This Day, October 22: One of the most memorable moments in the action-packed and illustrious career of the late Malcolm Marshall was during the first Test against India in Kanpur. His show not only promoted his mastery but helped him win that memorable victory for the West Indies.
Glorious Batting Show
Marshall scored his Test-best 92 and helped the West Indies establish a total of 454 runs. His batting ensured that things were going to get better than that, energizing his teammates as well as fans around the stadium.
Devastating Bowling Spell
Marhsall’s ball game skills were just fantastic, as he bowled an electrifying opening spell of 8 overs which cost the West Indies as few as 5 runs while his four wickets included the silverfish Sunil Gavaskar who was back in the pavilion for a duck on the second ball. When the West Indies batted the second day out, India was badly stuck at 34 for 5 in the Indian first innings.
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Giving The Victory A Knockout Punch!
The match ended on the fourth day, with just six wickets in hand for West Indies victory by an innings margin. Marshall completed his innings figures with 8 for 66, further underlining his dominance in the match. Since it had been four months since India stunned West Indies in a landslide victory of their own in the final at the World Cup, at Lord’s, this victory tasted extra special.
A Moment Of Revenge
The victory at Kanpur was perhaps one of redemption for Marshall and his team. The West Indies had tasted defeat in the World Cup, and this Test was a reminder of the real state of cricketing affairs and resilience of the West Indies.
