Respected Cricket Ground Old Trafford in Manchester, holds a unique and some extent in the Indian Test cricket’s enlightenment. Despite being a site for nine Test matches associated with India since 1936, it is the only ground where he has played several games without winning the same victory, with four necklaces and five draws.
This challenging history, however, is often punctured by moments of individual batting talent, where the Indian batsman has generally defined the seamor-friendly England situations to produce an unforgettable innings. Scoring a century in England is a monumental achievement, and these five performances stand as a will for the skills, flexibility and class of Indian cricketers who wrote them.
Here is a detailed look at the top five highest personal scores by Indian batsmen in Old Trafford:
1. Mohammad Azharuddin: 179 vs England, 1990
In the second test of the 1990 series, the then Captain Mohammad azharuddin India’s first innings named his name in the Old Trafford Record Book with a brilliant 179 off 243 balls. England declared a furious 519/6, which has been operated for centuries Graham coach (116), Mike athrton (131) and Robin Smith (121).
In response, India found itself in a strong position thanks to a gritty 93 Sanjay Manjrekar And a promising 68 from a young man Sachin TendulkarHowever, it was Azharuddin’s innings that actually anchored India’s reply. Their elegant, wrist strokeplays, 21 fours and 1 six characterized, placed English bowlers in the Gulf and inspired India to strengthen a total of 432. Although the match eventually ended in a draw, Azharuddin’s captain’s knock was widely appreciated and remained the most personal score by an Indian AT, which was a will for his extraordinary talent and leadership.
2. Sandeep Patil: 129 Not Out vs England, 1982
A year ago he will be part of India’s historic 1983 World Cup winning squad, Sandeep Patil The second Test against England in 1982 gave a really defective and memorable innings. England announced their first innings at 425, along with Ian Botham Destroying 128, India found itself in deep trouble at 173/6. When Patil made a magnificent, unbeaten 129 off 196 balls. His innings was a mixture of aggressive strokeplays and stew determination, with 18 fours and 2 sixes. He formed an important partnership, especially with Syed Kirmani (5 () and Kapil Dev (45), turning the tide for India. Despite facing a strong bowling attack from England, Patil’s adventurous batting ensured that India reached 379/8 before the match was concluded. His knock is a shiny example of a counter-innings played under immense pressure.
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3. Sachin Tendulkar: 119 Not Out vs England, 1990
The 1990 Manchester Test saw Azaruddin’s heroes, also marked the arrival of a cricketing production on the world stage. The only 17 -year -old Tendulkar displayed a glimpse of his future greatness, scoring his first Test century with 119 unbeaten with 189 balls in India’s second innings. In the first innings, Azharuddin’s 179 after 179, England’s second innings declared him at 320/4, leading India a target of 408 runs to win.
Tendulkar had already scored 68 runs in the first innings, came to the crease and batted with remarkable composition and maturity beyond his years. He made an important partnership Manoj Prabhakar (67 Not Out), ensuring that India reached 343/6 and saved the match. This innings, adorned with 17 fours, declared the presence of not only the master blaster, but also in 17 years and 107 days, the third smallest Centurion in Test History, also created a record, a record, which is still between the youngest.
4. Poly Umarigar: 118 vs England, 1959
Pahan Ratanji In the 1950s, a stallwart of Indian cricket “Poli” Umrigar played an important innings 118 In the second trial against England in 1959. This century was particularly notable because it came against a furious English bowling attack, which included fierce fast bowlers Fred TrroommanWhich Umarigar fought notorious during the previous tour of India in 1952. India, despite suffering from a 171 -run defeat in this match, Umrigar’s flexible hundred was his better technique and strong -tempered demonstration, silenceing critics and underlining his stature as one of the premiere batsmen of India’s India. His ability to score against top grade speed bowling on English earth was a will for his class.
5. Vijay Merchant: 114 vs England, 1936
India’s inaugural test match at Old Trafford in 1936, veteran inaugural batsman Victory trader Performed his class with a luxurious 114. After England declared their first innings at 571/8, India was excluded for just 203 in its first attempt and faced a follow-on. In the second innings, opening batting, the businessman, who is known for his elegant and disciplined style, created a spectacular opening partnership with 203 runs. Mushtaq AliHis innings was the cornerstone of India’s flexible fightback, which helped him to avoid defeat and achieve a draw in his first presence in this historic ground.
The merchant’s participation in the same historic 1936 test, Mushtaq also played a panoramic innings of 112. While the businessman gave firmness, Ali’s innings was characterized by his fiery and aggressive approach, making him one of the leading attackers of India. His century was important in fightback in India’s second innings, after which it was forced. The 203 -run inauguration stand between traders and Ali laid the foundation for India to draw a match against a prominent England side, with early promises of Indian batting talent on foreign shores.
