Relive a forgotten cricketing gem from the 1987 Reliance World Cup. Known more for his off-spin, John Emburey surprised everyone with the bat during England’s clash against Sri Lanka in Peshawar on October 17, 1987.
Batting lower down the order, Emburey produced a whirlwind innings, smashing 30 runs off just 19 balls, decorated with three fours and a towering six. His late flourish powered England to an imposing 296 for 4, a total far too much for Sri Lanka, who eventually went down by 108 runs.
This knock remains one of those rare cricketing treasures, where a bowler turned into a batting aggressor, leaving fans with a delightful piece of history.
👉 Watch and enjoy this classic cricket archive of John Emburey’s batting fireworks!
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