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India’s Shocking Collapse Chasing Just 120 | All Out for 81 | Lara’s First Win as Captain

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Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   One of the most unforgettable Test matches in West Indies cricket history unfolded at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, 1997, when India — chasing just 120 runs for victory — suffered a historic collapse, falling for only 81 all out. 😱🏏 After both captains demanded a livelier pitch, the ground staff prepared one with extra grass and unpredictable bounce, setting the stage for a classic fast-bowling showdown. Despite criticism of the surface, it produced high drama, skill, and a sensational finish that would go down in Test folklore. The West Indies, led by Brian Lara in his first Test as captain, were bowled out for 298, with Shivnarine Chanderpaul playing the innings of his life — a magnificent 137 not out, batting for nearly 7½ hours to hold the innings together. India looked in control after Sachin Tendulkar (92) and Rahul Dravid (78) added 170 runs, giving them a lead of 21. But what followed was one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Test history. Chasing a modest 120, India were destroyed by Franklyn Rose, Curtly Ambrose, and Ian Bishop. The fast bowlers exploited the uneven bounce masterfully — balls flying to the throat or barely rising off the pitch — as India were bowled out for 81, their lowest total in the Caribbean. It was Lara’s first victory as West Indies captain, celebrated wildly in Barbados, while India were left stunned, inches away from ending a 20-year wait for a Test win in the Caribbean. 📊 Match Summary 🏟️ Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados 🇧🇧 🪙 Toss: India won, fielded first 🧢 Test Debuts: D. Ganesh (IND) 🏏 West Indies 1st Innings: 298 – Chanderpaul 137, Ambrose 37; Prasad 5/82 🏏 India 1st Innings: 319 – Tendulkar 92, Dravid 78; Rose 4/77 🏏 West Indies 2nd Innings: 140 – Lara 45, Ambrose 14; Prasad 3/26 🏏 India 2nd Innings: 81 – Dravid 36; Rose 3/19, Ambrose 3/29, Bishop 3/27 🏆 Result: West Indies won by 38 runs 🏅 Man of the Match: Shivnarine Chanderpau