West Indies Record Run Chase In Test History | Glenn McGrath Fight With Sarwan Verbal Counterattack

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @cricketmax87   4th Test – Australia Tour of West Indies 2003 📍 Antigua Recreation Ground, St John’s | 9–13 May 2003 🏆 West Indies won by 3 wickets | Toss: Australia This wasn’t just another Test match — it was pure drama, controversy, and history: Day 1 With Ricky Ponting missing (viral illness), Australia struggled. Jermaine Lawson tore through the Aussies with a blistering 7/78, his career-best figures. Australia all out for just 240. But whispers started: umpires Shepherd & Venkat asked for Lawson’s action to be reviewed. Day 2 Brian Lara walked in fiery, exchanging words with Australian players before facing a ball. He smashed Brett Lee for six first ball! Heated clashes with Steve Waugh and McGrath, umpire Shepherd had to step in. West Indies also made 240 – only the 7th time in Test history that both teams’ 1st innings matched exactly. Day 3 Langer & Hayden put on their 5th 200+ opening stand, more than any pair in history. Australia raced to 417 all out, Jason Dillon keeping West Indies in the contest with 4/112. Target set: 418 – a record chase needed. Day 4 West Indies slipped to 74/3, then Lara fell for 60 at 165/4, and all hope seemed gone. Enter Ramnaresh Sarwan (105) and Shivnarine Chanderpaul (104 with broken finger). They added 123 runs, infuriating McGrath with Sarwan’s verbal counterattack. Bottle-throwing crowds, rain delays, and a fiery contest — Antigua was alive! West Indies closed needing 47 more with 4 wickets left. Day 5 Chanderpaul fell early for 104, leaving tailenders to chase the dream. But Omari Banks (47)* and Vasbert Drakes (27)* calmly guided West Indies to 418/7 — the highest successful run chase in Test history. Brian Lara hailed it as the zenith of his career. 🏅 Man of the Match: Shivnarine Chanderpaul (104 & courage under pressure) This remains one of cricket’s greatest victories and one of Test cricket’s most iconic matches. #AUSvsWI #CricketMax #Highlights #