Most improbable results

[hang on]

For some odd reason, I feel the need to discuss and rank matches in terms of improbable results.

What would your top 5 matches, ranked in descending order of improbability, be?

 

[vcs]

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[Spark]

This was up there. 3 bowlers bowling a quality Test side containing 3 batsmen averaging mid-50s for 82 in 25 overs on a pitch that saw 400 play 500dec?

 

[Cevno]

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This.

After that partnership ,Australia collapsed after Tea to Harbhajan too.
IIRC they had 8 wickets left at tea and were coming after a record winning streak.

 

[vcs]

This.

After that partnership ,Australia collapsed after Tea to Harbhajan too.
IIRC they had 8 wickets left at tea and were coming after a record winning streak.

Sachin nipped out 3 as well.

 

[Blaze 18]

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+1

 

[ankitj]

Ind vs Aus in Sydney 2008 too.

 

[keeper]

You don't get much more improbable than this - and with good reason as it turned out.

5th Test: South Africa v England at Centurion, Jan 14-18, 2000 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Was the Lara inspired win against the Aussies as unlikely as I remember it?

 

[Cevno]

The recent Mohali test against Australia with V.V.S ,Ishant partnership at the end was improbable too from that situation though the winning side was batting second.

But nothing comes close to that Kolkata test.

 

[GIMH]

Headingley 81
Adelaide 06
Cardiff 11

 

[Blaze 18]

You don't get much more improbable than this - and with good reason as it turned out.

5th Test: South Africa v England at Centurion, Jan 14-18, 2000 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Was the Lara inspired win against the Aussies as unlikely as I remember it?

Yes it was. West Indies were dead and buried for all money.

 

[Cevno]

You don't get much more improbable than this - and with good reason as it turned out.

5th Test: South Africa v England at Centurion, Jan 14-18, 2000 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Was the Lara inspired win against the Aussies as unlikely as I remember it?

That match later was revealed to be fixed ,right?

An offer too good to be true | Regulars | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[keeper]

That match later was revealed to be fixed ,right?

An offer too good to be true | Regulars | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

Aye, exactly what i meant. Wasn't a sporting improbable at all. That headline sums it up well.

 

[Howe_zat]

Headingley '81 and Kolkata 2001 are the stand out results for me.

 

[salman85]

Only Test: New Zealand v Pakistan at Hamilton, Jan 2-5, 1993 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[Jono]

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Awesome.

 

[Cevno]

Sachin nipped out 3 as well.

Pretty Crucial wickets of Hayden ,Gilchrist as well.

WAG!!

 

[keeper]

This is maybe the closest 2nd innings performance to rank alongside SL's today, even if it didn't immediately decide the actual result so decisively.

2nd Test: England v West Indies at Lord's, Jun 29-Jul 1, 2000 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Todays takes some beating for me as so much time was lost to rain but Headingley 81 and the Laxman game are both very special too.

 

[NasserFan207]

This is maybe the closest 2nd innings performance to rank alongside SL's today, even if it didn't immediately decide the actual result so decisively.

2nd Test: England v West Indies at Lord's, Jun 29-Jul 1, 2000 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

I remember this match incredibly clearly, still have the image of Cork smashing a six while chasing stuck in my brain.

I also remember the newsreader giving spoiler warnings for viewers who wanted to watch the highlights, LOL.