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LAHORE (1st Nov, 2019): On this day in 1989, Pakistan beat West Indies in the final of the Nehru Cup.
According to details, on 1st of November in 1989, Pakistan won the Nehru Cup after a thrilling victory over West Indies in the final in Kolkata. While chasing a target of 274 runs, Salim Malik from Pakistan scored incredible 71 runs.
#OnThisDay 1989. Pakistan won the Nehru Cup after a thrilling victory over West Indies in the final in Kolkatta. Requiring 274, Salim Malik scored 71, player of the tournament Imran Khan took 3/47 and scored 55* and Wasim Akram won the match with a 6 off Viv Richards #Cricket pic.twitter.com/opsOxyYpCf
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) November 1, 2019
Reportedly, Imran Khan was player of the tournament who took 3 wickets for 47 runs and also scored 55 runs while chasing a target. Wasim Akram hit the winning shot with a 6 off Viv Richards.
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