Ajit Agarkar Turns the Match | India Break Sharjah Jinx | India vs New Zealand 1998 Sharjah Thriller

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   A tense and often-forgotten Sharjah classic from April 17, 1998, where India finally tasted victory after five consecutive defeats at the venue. Batting first after winning the toss, India struggled to gain momentum, but Sourav Ganguly played a determined century, holding the innings together as India posted 220 on a tricky Sharjah surface. New Zealand’s chase began poorly at 33 for 3, but a strong recovery — especially an 85-run fifth-wicket partnership between Stephen Fleming and Craig McMillan — brought them within touching distance of victory. At 170 for 4 in the 39th over, New Zealand looked comfortably placed. Enter Ajit Agarkar. Bowling with raw pace and intensity, Agarkar dismissed both Fleming and McMillan in quick succession, swinging the match dramatically in India’s favour. The New Zealand lower order failed to resist, and India snatched a 15-run victory from what had looked an unlikely position. 🏏 India: 220 🏏 New Zealand: Fell short by 15 runs ⭐ Sourav Ganguly – gritty century ⭐ Ajit Agarkar – match-turning spell (Man of the Match) A match remembered for Agarkar’s fiery breakthrough, Ganguly’s resilience, and India finally breaking their Sharjah curse. #indvsnz #highlights #cricketmax #thriller #ajitagarkar