Azharuddin’s Flamboyant 179 (243 Balls, 21 Fours, 1 Six) vs England | 2nd Test Old Trafford 1990 🏏 In the summer of 1990 at Old Trafford, Manchester, Muhammad Azharuddin produced one of the finest innings of his Test career — a flamboyant 179 runs off 243 balls in 281 minutes, decorated with 21 exquisite fours and a towering six. It was the 2nd Test of the series against England, played on a surface that favoured batting, and Azhar was at the peak of his powers.<br /><br />Negating the movement with supreme ease, the wristy genius played strokes all around the wicket, finding gaps where none seemed to exist. This innings wasn’t just about runs — it was about artistry, timing, and the sheer joy of batting. In the process, Azhar became the first Indian batsman to score a hundred runs in a single session of a Test match, a feat that remains a testament to his dominance that day.<br /><br />While England’s Robin Smith, Allan Lamb, and Mike Atherton also scored hundreds in the run-fest, it was Azhar’s knock that stood out for its flair and audacity. Even England captain Graham Gooch later admitted it was nearly impossible to set a field for him. This match saw six centuries, but Azhar’s remained the biggest and most breathtaking of them all.<br /><br />Relive the magic of one of cricket’s greatest stroke-makers as he tore apart England’s bowling at Old Trafford. This is not just a highlight reel — it’s a piece of cricket history. 🏏🔥<br /><br />🏷 Hashtags:<br />#MuhammadAzharuddin #Azharuddin179 #OldTrafford1990 #CricketLegends #IndiaVsEngland #TestCricket #ClassicInnings #CricketHistory #AzharMasterclass #BattingGenius
