India vs West Indies | Ajay Jadeja’s Near-Century | Brian Lara Masterclass Hundred |Test Highlights

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   The Antigua Test of April 1997 was a match that barely survived the rain — but still delivered moments of pure class. 🌧️🏏 For the first three days, persistent rain and a drenched outfield brought the game to a standstill. The Antiguan ground staff — helped by a helicopter and even local prison inmates — worked tirelessly to make play possible. By the time cricket resumed, only two days remained, but both teams still managed to create lasting memories. Brian Lara, on the same ground where he scored his world-record 375 against England, crafted another elegant century (100 off 147 balls). His timing and placement were vintage Lara, reaching the milestone with a four and a six off Anil Kumble. His dismissal soon after, once again to Venkatesh Prasad, ended the West Indies’ best phase of the innings. India, despite Sidhu missing out due to malarial flu, looked confident. A new opening pair of Ajay Jadeja and VVS Laxman took the crease, and Jadeja — usually known for his ODI flair — batted beautifully in whites. Calm, composed, and stylish, he moved steadily toward a maiden Test hundred before being tragically run out for 96, four short of the landmark. The match ended in a draw, but not before Curtly Ambrose joined an elite club, becoming only the third West Indian after Sobers and Marshall to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in Tests. 📊 Match Summary 🏟️ Venue: St. John’s, Antigua 🇦🇬 🪙 Toss: West Indies won and batted first 🌦️ Days Lost: 3 (due to rain and wet outfield) 🏏 West Indies 1st Innings: 298/9d – Brian Lara 100, Roland Holder 54; Prasad 3/45 🏏 India 1st Innings: 202/3 – Ajay Jadeja 96 (run out), Laxman 40 🏆 Result: Drawn Match 🏅 Man of the Match: Brian Charles Lara 🔥 Key Moments 🌧️ First 3 days lost to rain & outfield flooding — helicopter used to dry the pitch! 🏏 Brian Lara scores his 9th Test century in style — 4 and 6 off Kumble to reach