Mohinder Amarnath’s top 3 batting performances in ODI Cricket

Mohinder Amarnath is known to be the most excellent man who has ever played cricket. He started his cricket journey as a medium-pace bowler but went on to become a batter. He batted at No. 3 for India during the time of his retirement. Even though he was the nicest man, he is the only Indian who has been dismissed for handling the ball. 

Also, he became the first player to be dismissed for handling the ball in ODIs. Moreover, Amarnath is also the only Indian to be dismissed for obstructing the field and has been a ‘hit-wicket’ in ODI cricket. Currently, he has become a cricket expert after retiring from cricket. 

Let’s discuss the top three batting performances in ODI cricket:

1. 102 runs vs New Zealand

In the 2nd ODI game against New Zealand in 1988, he scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 139 balls, including six boundaries. It was an absolutely brilliant batting performance from the Indian batters, as they scored 267 runs in the first innings. Navjot Singh Sidhu scored 88 runs off 98 balls. In bowling, Narendra Hirwani was the star, claiming four wickets and helping India win the game. 

2. 100 runs vs West Indies

In the 5th ODI match against West Indies, Amarnath scored an unbeaten 100 runs off 148 balls, including four boundaries and one six. Except for him, no other player scored well, and India could reach up to 230 runs. Even though Kris Srikkanth claimed three wickets, India still lost the match by four wickets. Amarnath was given the Player of the Match award for his brilliant performance. 

3. 88 runs vs Pakistan

Against Pakistan, Amarnath scored 88 runs off 80 balls, including seven boundaries and two sixes. It was one of the most fearless performances by the player, who played beautifully, helping India score 273 runs. Alongside him, Navjot Sidhu scored 108 runs off 121 balls. However, Pakistan won the game by six wickets but Sidhu received the Player of the Match award. 

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