Witness the early spark of a future legend as a young Aravinda de Silva announced his arrival on the international stage with a confident knock in the 1st ODI vs Pakistan at Sharjah on March 23, 1989.
Facing a strong Pakistan bowling attack, Aravinda played with maturity and fearless intent, scoring a fluent 48 runs off 54 balls, including 4 well-timed boundaries. His innings was filled with elegant drives and quick running between the wickets, showing remarkable composure for someone so early in their career.
Although Sri Lanka couldn’t chase down the target and lost the match, Aravinda’s innings gave fans a glimpse of the brilliance to come. It was a performance that hinted at the batting genius he would become in the 1990s—a true match-winner in world cricket.
🎥 Relive this vintage moment and enjoy the strokeplay of young Aravinda in action.
📅 Match: 1st ODI – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
📍 Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
🗓️ Date: March 23, 1989
🏏 Aravinda de Silva – 48 (54) | 4 Fours
🎯 Match Result: Pakistan won the match
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Facing a strong Pakistan bowling attack, Aravinda played with maturity and fearless intent, scoring a fluent 48 runs off 54 balls, including 4 well-timed boundaries. His innings was filled with elegant drives and quick running between the wickets, showing remarkable composure for someone so early in their career.
Although Sri Lanka couldn’t chase down the target and lost the match, Aravinda’s innings gave fans a glimpse of the brilliance to come. It was a performance that hinted at the batting genius he would become in the 1990s—a true match-winner in world cricket.
🎥 Relive this vintage moment and enjoy the strokeplay of young Aravinda in action.
📅 Match: 1st ODI – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
📍 Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
🗓️ Date: March 23, 1989
🏏 Aravinda de Silva – 48 (54) | 4 Fours
🎯 Match Result: Pakistan won the match
I hope you like the video of Watch Young Aravinda de Silva Dominate Pakistan | Sharjah 1989.
#AravindaSilva #SLvsPAK #Sharjah1989 #CricketLegends #SriLankaCricket #VintageCricket #ODIClassics #CricketHistory #PakvsSL #AravindaInnings #YoungTalents #CricketHighlights
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00:00I'm sure many will remember the young and lively Arvinda De Silva, showcasing his natural
00:05flair in the first ODI against Pakistan at Sharjah on March 23, 1989.
00:11Batting with great intent and elegance, the rising star compiled a well-crafted 48 runs
00:16of 54 balls, including four stylish boundaries, although Sri Lanka could not cut over the
00:21line that day.
00:23But Arvinda De Silva knocks to doubt a blend of timing, aggression, and maturity beyond
00:28his years.
00:29It was a clear glimpse of the world-class best man he was destined to become.
00:34Let's rewind the action and enjoy this early gem from a future Sri Lankan legend.
00:38Inbrand continues with his slip and galley.
00:43Akib moves in.
00:45De Silva pulls it away.
00:47Down to the Koilnik boundary for four.
00:51Good shot by De Silva.
00:53Short delivery from Akib, given the decision punishment.
00:56Bhavindra De Silva goes to the sweep, gets the top edge.
01:01Ball falls between squalic and squalic and squalic.
01:06That's a bit of a misunderstanding there.
01:10Jaffa.
01:11It pulls brilliantly into the vacant mid-bicket area for four.
01:14A fine shot by De Silva.
01:15Well in position.
01:16Pick the short one and pull it over the mid-bicket for four.
01:24Neatly thin down towards third man.
01:26You get three for this.
01:28Neat little red cut by Aravindra De Silva.
01:43Down to third man.
01:44The third time that the ball has gone through the vacant slips and that's 50 for Sri Lanka.
02:09Four runs.
02:16He was obviously listening, because that was a good shot.
02:33Late cuts.
02:34And another two.
02:36It's a lovely shot.
02:39Threw mid-bicket.
02:40Four runs.
02:41Beautifully played.
02:42Lovely timing.
02:43He uses his free and that must, one must have stung a bit.
02:44Yes it did.
02:45You can see there from Abdul Qadir's reaction.
02:47I hope he hasn't hurt himself seriously.
02:49He's ferociously driven.
02:50He's ferociously driven.
02:56Point on drive.
02:57Once again Mushtaq in action.
02:59Now to Aravindra.
03:01It's a nice looking stroke.
03:02Beautiful shot from the silver.
03:03Four runs.
03:04Nice looking stroke.
03:05Beautiful shot from the silver.
03:06Four runs.
03:07Just ferociously driven, point on drive, once again Mushtaq in action, now to Arvindar,
03:26it's a nice looking stroke, beautiful shot from the silver, four runs, 87, the loss of three wickets at the end of the 24th over.
03:42In the 1980s, Arvindar De Silva emerged as one of the Sri Lanka's most promising young batter,
04:08showing early signs of brilliance that would later define his illustratious career.
04:13Making his debut as a teenager in 1984, Arvindar De Silva quickly caught the eye with his fearless stroke play, quick footwork and natural flair,
04:23rare traits for a Sri Lankan pastman during that era.
04:26He was compact, aggressive and unafraid to take on the ballers, even when facing top-class attacks from teams like Pakistan, India and Australia.
04:35In an era when Sri Lanka was still finding it sweet in international cricket, Arvindar De Silva's approach was refreshing and bold,
04:42often the long, bright spark in a struggling batting line-up.
04:45This brief knock against Pakistan in Sharjah in 1989 was a perfect example of his raw talent,
04:52where he took on a quality bowling attack with ease and confidence.
04:55Although consistency eluded him at times in his early years, the 1980s laid the foundation of a cricketer,
05:02who would eventually become one of Sri Lankan's greatest match winners.
05:06Arvindar De Silva's early years were about flashes of brilliance, youthful aggression and learning the ropes in the international arena,
05:14all of which shaped him into the batting joint he became in the 1990s.