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Those matches in the history of Test match which tied in an exciting way, India has also been involved

Cricket is called Gentlemen’s game. There have also been many such special moments in this very spectacular game which have been included in history. Test matches in cricket are rarely seen with great enthusiasm. These Test matches have been so spectacular that even today cricket fans are amazed to see them. Even after playing five days in a Test match, there have been some exciting matches which have ended in a tie. Although match tie is not a big or unique thing, but there are two matches in the history of cricket, due to which the fans were forced to press their fingers under their teeth.

According to cricket history, there have been two special matches which ended in a tie, which are mentioned. The first match was played between Australia and the West Indies in the year 1960 and the second between India and Australia in 1986, which did not yield a result. These matches are considered so memorable because these matches have proved that there is no room for possibilities in cricket. This match can turn anytime. Both these matches were such that the unpredictable nature of Test cricket emerged. Batsmen and bowlers showed excellent ups and downs in this match. These ups and downs showed that there could be many dramatic turns in the match.

Australia vs West Indies at the Gabba in 1960
The first tied Test match in cricket history was played on 9–14 December 1960 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. There was a clash between Australia and West Indies in this match. In this match, West Indies scored 453 runs in the first innings thanks to Gary Sobers’ 132 runs. Australia scored 505 in the match, with Norman O’Neill scoring 181 and Alan Davidson scoring 100. In their second innings, the West Indies were bowled out for 284, leaving Australia to chase 233 for victory.

The Australian team found it difficult to chase down the target. Wes Hall bowled brilliantly in the match and took 5 wickets in the fourth innings of the match. The great thrill in the match came when three wickets of the Australian team were run out. At the same time, the Australian needed 2 runs and had only one wicket in hand. At that time Ian Meckiff was run out after completing one run and the match was tied.

In such a situation, this match was tied. It was a match in which the competition was very tight throughout the match. Both the teams performed brilliantly. The attack that the Australian bowlers went through during the match was fantastic. At the same time, the West Indies batsmen had a strong performance. Sobers scored a brilliant 146 in the match.

West Indies captain Frank Worrell scored 65 runs in the first and second innings of this match. Alan Davidson created history in this match. He had a blast with both bat and ball. He scored 124 runs in the match and took 11 wickets. According to the information, this match was played for six days instead of five due to some reasons. Norman O’Neill’s 181 was the highest score for Australia in this match. Alan Davidson’s 6 for 87 was the best bowling for Australia.

India vs Australia in Chennai in 1986
The match played between India and Australia in the year 1986 was also a very exciting match which resulted in a tie. The match was played from 18 to 22 September 1986 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Batting first, Australia scored 574 runs at the loss of seven wickets. Dean Jones and David Boon scored 210 and 122 respectively in this match. In this match, India scored 397 runs losing 10 wickets. Kapil Dev scored 119 and Ravi Shastri scored 62 runs in this match. After this Australia scored 170 runs at the loss of five wickets and declared the innings.

India needed a total of 348 runs to win. But the team could score only 347 runs instead of 348 and the match was left on par. This match was also such when India’s score was 347 runs for nine wickets. There was only one wicket in the match when Maninder Singh, who took 5 wickets in India’s second innings, was bowled by Greg Mathews and from day one the match slipped away.

Entire match changed in just 18 runs
This match was very exciting, because the spectators who were watching this match were forced to press their fingers under their teeth. India had scored 330 runs in this match and had four wickets. With four wickets in hand, India needed 18 runs, but Australian left-arm spinner Ray Bright bowled such a spin that three Indian batsmen got entangled in it and returned to the pavilion. Greg Mathews bowled the last ball of the match and Maninder Singh was given out LBW. With that wicket, Mathews completed his 5 wicket haul and the match was tied.

The tied Test match between India and Australia in the year 1986 was a thrilling encounter. It was a match full of excitement. BLet us tell you that Dean Jones’s 210 runs was the highest individual score for Australia in this match. This score is still the highest score by a player for Australia. Australia’s Greg Mathews bowled best in the match. He took 10 wickets and gave 249 runs. In this match, Kapil Dev was the only player from India who scored a century. Ravi Shastri did well in the fourth innings by scoring 48 runs in 40 balls, but the team could not win because of his innings. 

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