Dilip Vengsarkar 62 off 158 Balls 216 Mins 5 Fours vs West Indies 2nd Innings of 3rd Test, Port of Spain, April 15 - 20, 1989
In this video, we revisit a memorable innings from Indian skipper Dilip Vengsarkar, who stood tall against a lethal West Indies bowling unit during the 3rd Test at Port of Spain in April 1989. While wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Vengsarkar showcased resilience and class with a fighting knock of 62 runs off 158 balls, spending 216 minutes at the crease and hitting 5 boundaries.
Facing the fiery pace attack of Malcolm Marshall, Ian Bishop, Curtly Ambrose, and Courtney Walsh, the Indian captain’s innings was a beacon of hope amidst chaos. His knock helped India post a total of 213, giving the scoreboard a touch of respectability despite the constant pressure. #DilipVengsarkar #IndiaVsWestIndies #MalcolmMarshall #TestCricket #CricketHistory #PortOfSpain #CurtlyAmbrose #IanBishop #CourtneyWalsh #IndianCricket #CricketLegends #1989Series #ClassicCricket #WIVIND #VengsarkarInnings #MarshallMagic
However, it was the West Indies who had the final say — they romped to a 217-run victory, clinching the four-match series 2-0. The legendary Malcolm Marshall was unstoppable, grabbing a 10-wicket haul in the match and deservingly being named Player of the Match.
📽️ Watch the highlights of this intense Test battle and relive the moments when India braved one of the fiercest bowling lineups in cricket history.
💬 What’s your take on India’s performance during the 1989 Caribbean tour? Was it a fighting effort or a missed opportunity? Let us know in the comments!
Facing the fiery pace attack of Malcolm Marshall, Ian Bishop, Curtly Ambrose, and Courtney Walsh, the Indian captain’s innings was a beacon of hope amidst chaos. His knock helped India post a total of 213, giving the scoreboard a touch of respectability despite the constant pressure. #DilipVengsarkar #IndiaVsWestIndies #MalcolmMarshall #TestCricket #CricketHistory #PortOfSpain #CurtlyAmbrose #IanBishop #CourtneyWalsh #IndianCricket #CricketLegends #1989Series #ClassicCricket #WIVIND #VengsarkarInnings #MarshallMagic
However, it was the West Indies who had the final say — they romped to a 217-run victory, clinching the four-match series 2-0. The legendary Malcolm Marshall was unstoppable, grabbing a 10-wicket haul in the match and deservingly being named Player of the Match.
📽️ Watch the highlights of this intense Test battle and relive the moments when India braved one of the fiercest bowling lineups in cricket history.
💬 What’s your take on India’s performance during the 1989 Caribbean tour? Was it a fighting effort or a missed opportunity? Let us know in the comments!
