Cricket is a beloved game. Spectators love to watch cricket. VVS Laxman was one of the "Very Very Special' batsmen of his time. Here, we are presenting "Top 10 best knocks by VVS Laxman in cricket".
1. 91 Vs. New Zealand, Ahmedabad
VVS Laxman scored an epic knock of 91 runs against New Zealand. Laxman hit nine boundaries in his magnificent innings. He was one such hero, the ever-dependable figure who produced his best in crisis situations. Unfortunately, the match ended in a draw.
2. 96 Vs. South Africa, Durban
For India, winning at Durban was always a dream. Laxman's special knock of 96 runs turns the dream into reality. India had a challenging start of 148 for seven wickets in the second innings. Still, Laxman took the responsibility on his shoulders and again displayed the art of playing perfectly in unfavorable conditions.
3. 103* Vs. Sri Lanka, Colombo
VVS Laxman scored an unbeaten knock of 103 runs off 149 balls against Sri Lanka. He scored his 16th test ton. It was crucial for him to score runs as the team needed it most to level the series. India tied the three-match test-series with Sri Lanka with the help of Laxman's unbeaten ton.
4. 154* Vs. West Indies, Antigua
VVS Laxman scored an unbeaten knock of 154 runs against West Indies in their home ground. India piled on a massive total of 471/8. The great Sachin Tendulkar scored an epic knock of 176 runs in the exact match.
5. 112* Vs. Pakistan, Kolkata
VVS Laxman was a legendary cricket player in the cricket world. He will always be remembered as a great player. His classical batting style always entertained the spectators. He scored an unbeaten knock of 112 runs against Pakistan at Kolkata.
6. 148 Vs. Australia, Adelaide
Laxman scored an excellent knock of 148 runs off 282 balls in the second test match against Australia at Adelaide. India scored a massive total of 523 runs, and Rahul Dravid scored a stunning knock of 223 runs in the exact game.
7. 167 Vs. Australia, Sydney
VVS Laxman scored a magnificent knock of 167 runs against Australia in Sydney. This was another Laxman special, as he achieved it in front of the best bowling lineup of the Australian team. He was indeed one of the finest cricket batsmen.
8. 178 Vs. Australia, Sydney
It was another memorable inning by VVS Laxman against Australia on their home ground. Laxman scored an epic knock of 178 off 298 balls with 30 boundaries. India piled on a massive total of 705/7, which was the highest score by India at the time. Unfortunately, the match ended in a draw.
9. 200* Vs. Australia, Delhi
Australia is undoubtedly one of the best teams in cricket history, and scoring a double-century against Australia is not a joke. Laxman entertained the spectators with his incredible double ton against Australia. Unfortunately, the match ended in a dull draw.
10. 281 Vs. Australia, Kolkata
It is undoubtedly one of the best knocks ever played by VVS Laxman. This test match seems like a roller coaster ride. India was asked to follow on by Australia and looked set for an innings defeat. Laxman scored an excellent knock of 281 runs against Australia in the second innings. This is a special knock that led to the victory for team India. He penned the winning story of India with his bat. Every Indian cricket lover will remember this knock for a lifetime. India registered a remarkable victory over Australia by 171 runs.
