NEW DELHI: In a dominant show on the 1987 Cricket World Cup, the West Indies secured a commanding 191-run victory over Sri Lanka in Karachi, powered by a sensational knock from captain Viv Richards. Richards delivered one of the crucial memorable innings in World Cup historical past, smashing 181 off simply 125 balls.
His innings was a masterclass in aggressive but managed batting.Coming in at quantity 4, Richards dismantled the Sri Lankan bowling assault with ease, hitting 16 boundaries and seven sixes at a strike fee nicely over 140.
His 181 stays one of many highest particular person scores in World Cup historical past, propelling the West Indies to a formidable complete of 360/Four of their 50 overs.
Richards was well-supported by opener Desmond Haynes, who contributed a superb 105 off 124 balls, guaranteeing the West Indies constructed a strong basis for his or her huge complete.
Sri Lanka, dealing with an unbelievable chase, faltered below the strain and lacked the intent to mount a critical problem.
They have been restricted to 169/4, falling 191 runs in need of the goal.
For the West Indies, Carl Hooper claimed two wickets, whereas Patrick Patterson and Courtney Walsh took one wicket every.
Regardless of this spectacular victory, the two-time World Cup champions, West Indies, completed third in Group B with three wins and three losses from six matches.
Australia finally claimed the 1987 World Cup title, defeating England by seven runs in an exciting closing at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
