India's Perfect 11 Against Pakistan at World Cup: A Recap

#10 1996 ODI World Cup, Bangalore

A match remembered for Ajay Jadeja’s stunning onslaught against Waqar Younis, one of the world’s most feared fast bowlers, the 1996 ODI World Cup Quarter-Final was an epic. Batting first, India had a great start with Sidhu scoring 93, and dominating a 90 run partnership with Tendulkar.

However, India lost their way a little bit towards the middle, being reduced to 226 for 5 on a batting friendly pitch. However, Jadeja scored a 25 ball 45 to give them a great boost. The score was pushed to 287 with Waqar and Aaqib Javed both going for 67 runs in 10 overs. Pakistan started their response in great style with Aamer Sohail and Saeed Anwar adding 84 in quick time. However, Srinath ended Anwar’s 32 ball innings two short of his half-century.

Sohail who sledged Venkatesh Prasad after smashing a four through point, lost his off-stump the next ball falling for a 46 ball 55. It is still a cherished memory for Indian fans, one of cricket’s greatest repartees. Pakistan lost their steam after that and while Miandad, playing his last ODI World Cup tried his best, Pakistan fell well short scoring only 248 and losing by 39 runs. Navjot Sidhu was the Man of the Match.