Impressive chases. Obviously the magnum opus is Brian Lara's 153*
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Three West Indians in the XI
2008-08-07 06:57:01
2008-08-07 06:59:59
Mauling
David Gower was in the rare position of being able to declare against West Indies. And he was made to regret it. On the final morning Gower confidently set West Indies 342 and surely only two results were possible. He'd not counted on an epic display from Greenidge, who bludgeoned an England attack that included Bob Willis and Ian Botham for 214 off 242 balls. "It was Greenidge's day, the innings of his life, and his ruthless batting probably made the bowling look worse that it was," said Wisden. Gower had the dubious honour of being just the second England captain - after Norman Yardley in 1948 - to declare in the second innings and lose. It hasn't happened again since.
2008-08-07 07:00:35
The greatest innings of its kind from one of the greatest batsmen ever to play. This was a Test that had everything. West Indies were dead and buried midway through the third day, falling to 98 for 6 in reply to Australia's 490. However, they fought back with Sherwin Campbell and Ridley Jacobs, and then dismissed Australia for 146. Still, 308 was a tough target, and almost out of reach at 105 for 5. But Lara found an able ally in Jimmy Adams, and the pair added 133. However, with six runs required, Curtly Ambrose edged to slip, leaving last-man Courtney Walsh five balls to survive. Lara then took strike against Jason Gillespie and a nation held its breath until Gillespie sent down a wide half volley, which Lara sent rocketing through the covers. The ball had barely reached the boundary when the invasion began. Lara was a hero and the Caribbean partied.
2008-08-07 07:01:12
Not celebrated as much as the others, but important
This Test had been hastily arranged following the debacle at Sabina Park, where the pitch was deemed unfit and it turned into an humdinger. Angus Fraser dispatched West Indies' first innings with 8 for 53 and the home side were eventually left with 282 to chase. At 124 for 5, England were on course for a famous victory. The pitch was offering variable bounce for the quicks and spin for Phil Tufnell. Hooper, though, combated both with a calm and controlled innings spanning nearly six hours. He couldn't do it alone, though, and David Williams produced the one significant knock of his short Test career. Hooper was there at the end, shortly after lunch on the fifth day, when the victory came. England had their revenge the following week when they squeaked to a three-wicket victory in similar circumstances.
2008-08-07 08:56:51
In reply to Surya
amazing, simply amazing.... is the word to describe Carl Hooper. I saw that innings from Hooper, and he was all focus and determined.
There was a period, when he was simply the most elegant cricketer!!! His style, ease of play.. was remarkable.
Unfortunately, he gave his wicket away all too often....
2008-08-07 08:59:44
In reply to Surya
This Test had been hastily arranged following the debacle at Sabina Park, where the pitch was deemed unfit and it turned into an humdinger. Angus Fraser dispatched West Indies' first innings with 8 for 53 and the home side were eventually left with 282 to chase. At 124 for 5, England were on course for a famous victory. The pitch was offering variable bounce for the quicks and spin for Phil Tufnell. Hooper, though, combated both with a calm and controlled innings spanning nearly six hours. He couldn't do it alone, though, and David Williams produced the one significant knock of his short Test career. Hooper was there at the end, shortly after lunch on the fifth day, when the victory came. England had their revenge the following week when they squeaked to a three-wicket victory in similar circumstances.
2008-08-07 09:04:21
In reply to jala
Jala dude, surya already did the honors for Hoops... 
infact, to Surya's credit, he did the honors for all three...
2008-08-07 09:09:43
In reply to Surya Can anyone explain why either Sarwan or Chanderpaul are not included in what remains THE RECORD RUN CHASE?
2008-08-07 09:22:09
In reply to Dukes
Fair question. May be Antigua's reputation made them miss out narrowly.
2008-08-07 09:26:41
In reply to Dukes Forbes at work!
2008-08-07 11:50:36
In reply to Surya
Are we sure that is BCL in di photo or Fidel Edwards ???
2008-08-07 11:53:28
In reply to Dukes
Can anyone explain why either Sarwan or Chanderpaul are not included in what remains THE RECORD RUN CHASE?
Very good point !
If Vishy and di 406 is there, where is the performance that eclipsed it ???
Could someone contact Andrew Mcglashan at Cricinfo for an explanation ??
Also, how come people say Hoops always poops ???
Not So !!......as this brilliant innings from him shows !!
