In the 1987 Reliance Cricket World Cup, Pakistan captain Imran Khan surprised everyone by promoting a young Wasim Akram up the order as a pinch hitter against Sri Lanka in the 17th Match at Faisalabad.<br /><br />The move worked brilliantly, as Wasim showcased his fearless batting style. He struck 39 runs off 40 balls, decorated with 2 fours and 2 sixes, at a brisk strike rate of 97.50. His innings featured a towering six off Don Anurasiri, a crisp sweep for four, a mighty six off Ravi Ratnayake, and a boundary off Aravinda de Silva.<br /><br />This cameo helped Pakistan post a formidable total of 297 runs and proved that Wasim’s talent was not limited to his lethal bowling. It was an early reminder of his all-round capabilities that would later make him one of cricket’s greatest match-winners.<br /><br />👉 Relive this classic moment from the golden era of cricket, where a young Wasim Akram announced himself with bat in hand.<br /><br />🔖 Hashtags:<br /><br />#WasimAkram #CricketWorldCup1987 #PakistanCricket #ClassicCricket #ImranKhan #SriLankaCricket #CricketHighlights #PinchHitter #WasimAkramBatting
