Classic Highlights: Narendra Hirwani 16 wickets on Test debut
Narendra Hirwani is the world record holder for the best match bowling figures by a Test debutant. He picked 16 West Indies wickets conceding 136 runs. He made his debut on January 15th at Madras in 1988.
His first innings bowling figures read as 8-61 followed by yet another 8 wicket haul in the form of 8-75 in the second innings.
Madras Test Summary: India v West Indies, Madras – 1988
India 1st innings: 382 all out (Kapil Dev 109 – Winton Davis 4-76)
West Indies 1st innings: 184 all out (Viv Richards 68 – Narendra Hirwani 8-61)
India 2nd innings: 217-8 declared (WV Raman 83 – Courtney Walsh 4-55)
West Indies 2nd innings: 160 all out (Gus Logie 67 – Narendra Hirwani 8-75)
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