Relive the magic of left-arm spin as Dilip Doshi delivered a memorable performance in the 3rd Test match between India and Pakistan, held at Wankhede Stadium, Bombay, from December 16 to 20, 1979.
In the first innings, Doshi bowled with unrelenting discipline and guile, returning figures of 3 for 52 in 27 overs, including 8 maidens. He continued his top form in the second innings, grabbing 3 for 42 in 19 overs with 4 maidens, dismissing key middle-order batsmen at crucial stages. With a match haul of 6 for 94, Dilip Doshi played a key role in India’s commanding 131-run victory over their arch-rivals.
This vintage footage showcases Doshi’s classical left-arm spin—drifting, dipping, and turning on a slow surface—reminding us of the golden era of Indian spin bowling.
▶️ Watch the full spell and appreciate the craft of one of India's most underrated spin masters.
📅 Match: 3rd Test – India vs Pakistan
📍 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Bombay
🗓️ Dates: December 16–20, 1979
🎯 Match Result: India won by 131 runs
🎖️ Match Figures: 6/94 (3/52 & 3/42)
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In the first innings, Doshi bowled with unrelenting discipline and guile, returning figures of 3 for 52 in 27 overs, including 8 maidens. He continued his top form in the second innings, grabbing 3 for 42 in 19 overs with 4 maidens, dismissing key middle-order batsmen at crucial stages. With a match haul of 6 for 94, Dilip Doshi played a key role in India’s commanding 131-run victory over their arch-rivals.
This vintage footage showcases Doshi’s classical left-arm spin—drifting, dipping, and turning on a slow surface—reminding us of the golden era of Indian spin bowling.
▶️ Watch the full spell and appreciate the craft of one of India's most underrated spin masters.
📅 Match: 3rd Test – India vs Pakistan
📍 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Bombay
🗓️ Dates: December 16–20, 1979
🎯 Match Result: India won by 131 runs
🎖️ Match Figures: 6/94 (3/52 & 3/42)
I hope you will like the video of Vintage Spin Magic 6 Wickets for Dilip Doshi vs Pakistan | Masterclass in Action | Mumbai Test, 1979.
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00:00Let's go back to December 1979 at the Wan Khaddi Stadium in Mumbai, where Dilip Doshi
00:06bowled a brilliant and memorable spell in the third test match against Pakistan.
00:11In the first innings, he showed great control and patience, taking three wickets for just
00:1552 runs in 27 hours, including eight mid-in.
00:19It was classic left-arm spin at it bets.
00:22In the second innings, when Pakistan was trying to fight back, Dilip Doshi stepped in again
00:27and grabbed three more important wickets for 42 runs in 19 hours, with four mid-ins.
00:33That gave him a match figure of 6 for 94, helping India win the match by a big margin of 131 runs.
00:40It was a wonderful spell of spin-balling, calm, clever and full of class.
00:44Let's turn back the time and enjoy this fine performance from one of India's best spinners.
00:57Get into the arms.
01:07That's a before-run.
01:16foreign
01:30foreign
01:46The 4th Kailaj is in the dressing room.
01:55The last one?
01:57The last one was the 980 runs.
02:01The last one was the 50-80 runs.
02:03The last one was the score.
02:05The last one was the 5-80 runs.
02:08The last one was the 50 runs.
02:11The last one is the 29 runs.
02:16Laren
02:28Made of correct cover
02:33And we are out, let's talk about bulldozers.
03:03Gavaskar's 50th test catch in his 59th test, 116 to 7th, bound to be a bit harder ball
03:19than the one that you replaced it with, and rubbing it on the ground, a very confident
03:31field for a catch, and this could be his double, Coran and Bari has received what every wicket
04:01keeper in the world would like to achieve, a wicket keeper is Gavaskar, 136 for 7 now, 4, and
04:25now they are open to the council, a 4.
04:32Very confident appeal for a court behind, an umpire Han Mantra remaining unmoved.
04:48This wicket ki talash wabhar kumini.
04:55A listener take care chuta, alanki, back foot package, sludge chata kumini.
05:03Back foot package, sludge chata kumini.
05:13Thank you, Shur replacement.
05:15Thank you very much.
05:19Oh, need a minute.
05:24There are a floor where my soul smith should fit.
05:28There comes the creeps, can we have some profit, impossible, four runs, singularly fortunate.
05:47Four runs, twenty with a fourth four has started, one fifty for nine thousand pounds.
05:58The first one, they are the only one where there is a third one.
06:05This is the last one.
06:08And this is the last one.
06:10And the first one is the fourth one.
06:13And the fourth one is the first one.
06:18So the third one is the fourth one.
06:21That was an arm ball.
06:24Let's try Pakistan 161-47-Bari LPW Dolchi.
06:30Four.
06:33All LPW.
06:41I can't get you here.
06:44I can't get you on fire.
06:45I can't get you on fire.
06:45I can't get you on fire.
06:46I can't get you on fire.
06:46Dalib Doshi was a classical left-arm orthodox spinner known for his accuracy, flight and
07:15subtle variation, who made his test debut for India at the relatively late age of 30.
07:21Despite this, he made a significant impact in a short international career.
07:25Dalib Doshi bowling was marked by relentless discipline and the ability to exploit any
07:31assistance from the pitch, especially helpful on turning tracks.
07:35He formed an effective spin partnership during a transitional phase for Indian cricket, stepping
07:40into the shoes of legendary spinners like Bedi, Parsna, and Chandra Shekhar.
07:45His contributions in the longer formants were valued, particularly during home series where
07:49spin played a crucial role.
07:51One of his major achievements was becoming one of the few Indian ballers to take over 100
07:57test wickets, despite starting his international journey after 30.
08:01A testament to his perseverance and outstanding domestic performance, Dalib Doshi respected
08:06for his long services with Bengal and Sussex.
08:09His carved demeanor, classical style, and consistent wicket-taking ability have earned him a place
08:15amongst India's most respected spinners of his era.
08:19In test cricket, Dalib Doshi represented India in 33 test matches from 1979 to 1983, claiming
08:26114 wickets at an average of 30.71.
08:30He delivered a total of 9,322 balls, with his best bowling figures in an innings being 6402.
08:38Known for his accuracy and flight, Dalib Doshi took six five wicket hauls, though he did not
08:43manage a 10 wicket match performance.
08:46With the bet, he was primarily a tail-ender, scoring just 129 runs at an average of 4.60.
08:53With a top score of 20, he also took 10 catches in the field during his test career.
08:58In one day international, Dalib Doshi played 15 matches, collecting 22 wickets at an impressive
09:03average of 23.81.
09:06His best ODI figure were 4 for 30, and he bowled a total of 792 deliveries in this format.
09:12His batting returns remained modest, scoring just 9 runs with a high score of 5, not out,
09:18and at an average of 3, along with 3 catches in the field.
09:22Dalib Doshi's impact was even more pronounced in first-class cricket, where he had a long and
09:27successful domestic career over 238 matches.
09:31He took a remarkable 898 wickets at an average of 26.58, showcasing his consistency and skill
09:38over two decades.
09:40His best bowling in an innings was 7 for 29, and he achieved 43 times 5 wicket hauls and
09:466 times 10 wicket match hauls.
09:48He bowled a marathon 58,712 deliveries in the format.
09:53As a lower-order baseman, he contributed 1,442 runs at an average of 7.87, with a high score
10:00of 44, and took 62 catches in the field.
10:04In list-take cricket, Dalib Doshi featured in 59 matches, taking 75 wickets at an average
10:09of 25.80.
10:11He recorded a best bowling performance of 5 for 24, which was also his, only 5 wicket
10:17haul in this format.
10:18He bowled a total of 3,084 balls, scored 95 runs at a batting average of 7.30, and had
10:26a top score of 19, not out, along with 7 catches.
10:29Despite starting late, Dalib Doshi's discipline, classical technique, and effectiveness earned
10:34him a place among India's respected spinners of his era.
10:38His first classic art speaks volumes about his consistency and stamina, especially during
10:43a period dominated by spin-balling in Indian cricket.
10:46Though his international career was short, he made the most of his opportunities and left-lasting
10:52legacy.