The First-Only One-Run Win of test cricket is often considered the purest format of the game, and there’s been no shortage of unforgettable moments over the years that have helped shape its storied history. From spectacular wins to record-breaking performances, the unpredictability of Test cricket has kept fans on the edge of their seats in October. If we were to list some of the great moments in Test cricket, India achieving their first-ever one-run win in 1993 is one of the most exhilarating encounters. Stacked against it you have iconic players like Kim Hughes and Allan Border who have put a permanent stamp on the game’s legacy.
January 1993: The West Indies vs Australia in one of the greatest finishes of Test cricket ever at the Adelaide Oval The West Indies, who had been the preeminent force in international cricket at the time, had not lost a Test series for 13 years. Facing a dogged Australian team it knew would be keen to end that run, its unbeaten streak was on the line.
Australia was chasing a modest target of 186 runs for victory but their hopes seemed all but crushed when they stumbled to 74 for 7. The West Indies were in sight of victory and it looked like Australia’s batting problems had finally caught up with them. However, that was before debutant Justin Langer delivered as knock worthy of his name as he anchored a vital 54-run partnership with Craig McDermott. This association revived Australia’s chase, taking them to 144 for 9 and creating an electrifying finish.
With the tension building, Australia’s last hope was Tim May, who had not played a Test in four years. The plucky May scored 42 not out, fighting Australia’s corner until the end. With a wicket still to finish the play, an iconic climax was looming.
Then, on the last delivery of the match, with Australia needing just one more run to win disaster struck. The last of the heroes, Craig McDermott, reached for an edge off Courtney Walsh’s bowling and was dismissed for a controversial caught behind. The call by umpire Darrell Hair was met with a fair amount of skepticism, with many wondering whether McDermott had in fact gloved the ball. Still, the decision was upheld — and so the West Indies clinched a stunning win by a single run.
The remarkable finish shocked the cricketing world, with the game’s explosive ending permanently etched in the minds of fans. The heart-stopping one-run win was a landmark moment for the West Indies, while also exemplifying the never-say-die attitude of Australian cricket.
For the day here in Australia this match is devoid of a competitor in terms of TV audience and it has one of the benchmarks for the Test format of the game in it for fans of exciting cricket. The incredible conclusion was as much a tribute to the unfomitlable logic of the game of cricket and the sheer drama that Test cricket can generate.
Besides iconic matches, the history of Test cricket is also replete with legendary players whose performances have shaped the fabric of the sport.
Two of them were Kim Hughes and Allan Border, two Australian Cricketers who were central to the countries cricketing renaissance through the 1980’s and early 90’s.
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