West Indies at 166-9 , sir viv at 96* , Micheal Holding came to the crease, they both had a partnership of 106 runs and 93 runs came from sir viv's bat. Sir viv scored unbeaten189* runs and broken the record of Kapil dev's 175* runs who had scored in 1983 world cup .What an Absolute Legend he was 🙏 Greatest Player ever played the Game.

The Greatest! The King! Apologies to Sir Don, Lara and Sachin but Sir Viv is the GOAT

There are players who have scored higher innings, more runs, more 100s and 50s but this man remains one of the greatest batsmen I have ever seen. So effortless and smooth. A flick of the wrist and it’s gone for 6.

Sir Viv Richards is the best ever in the history of Cricket. Irrespective of the nationality all spectators wanted him to be not out in the middle. No arm guard no chest guard no helmet, still lives without any harm, only secret was his eyes. Once he had told a reporter you must develop your skill to see the ball very well. Secret of his success. Long live Sir Viv Richards. Greetings from the pearl of the Indian Ocean.

He is indeed the most destructive batsman of the history of cricket.

The one and only the king sir Issac Vivian Richards, the greatest of all time, there will no match for this master of cricket

This guy had swag even before the word swag became popular

Can we appreciate the welcome and standing ovation for Clive Lloyd as he came in to bat 🤩

For me Vivian Richards is the greatest batsman of all time, his walk, mannerisms, regale kingly like mesmerized audience, a unique one difficult to keep eyes off, love viv, God bless.

I loved watching Viv play and I still feel he is the greatest player I have ever seen in person as well as one of the most awesome human beings. I had the privilege of meeting him several times during the summer of 87 when he played for Rishton cricket club (I was an awestruck, star struck eighteen year old who bowled off spin) and he was unfailingly kind, polite and patient with everyone around him. A wonderful, wonderful man.

As a 51-year-old, I was fortunate enough to be there in person for this remarkable performance in Manchester (taking yet another day off university). His style left you thinking he would be out next ball but he only occasionally was. Unashamedly my batting hero. This remains the ODI standard.

amazing... he went on to score 80 odd runs for the last wicket and 100+ partnership for the last wicket with holding... simply great... Hail Sir Viv Richards...

Viv Richards had theee best eye in world cricket bar none. His ability to time the ball and use it's pace was uncanny. He never wore a helmet his whole career, he could see it that well. Majestic, smooth, graceful and powerful all in one. Delightful to watch.

He is majestic, I think the phrase "poetry in motion" sums the King of Cricket, IVA Richards, up beautifully

I wonder if viv was a little more selfish how many batting records he would have broken! Viv was one of a kind

I remember this as clear as day... Watching it again you realize just how good he truly was. A world class performance...

Loved watching him play. That swagger. Sheer command of the wicket, the bowlers, the ground. I was fortunate to see him make a few centuries, as well as on the tv. A great, great, great batsman. A giant.

Shall never forget the commentary team on the radio that day. He simply separated from the norms of the game continually leaving the stumps exposed and punishing the leg-side deliveries. No one had seen anything like it before and perhaps since. Iconic.

I watched this as a kid when the Windies were reeling...then Viv came in and I witnessed the unearthly. My knees still wobble about it to this day. It seemed as if he knew what ball was coming before it left the bowlers hand. He also protected Michael Holding over after over. Always smiling and seemingly totally relaxed. Even now its only because it was recorded that I can believe I saw what I saw. Simply the greatest batsman I've ever seen!!!

Imagine if he had batted in this current era.. He would have smashed each and every ball that he would have faced... Legend for a reason... And Forever

He faced some of the fastest bowlers ever and never wore a helmet, that is a statement.

No one compares to King Viv. Yes, the stats say Bradman was the best by miles, but I can't believe any batsman has murdered bowling attacks the way Viv did - and with such grace as well as power.

He had sensational eyesight his ability to see the ball a fraction of second earlier than any other batsmen allied with lightning reflexes made him a truly great batsman.

People talk about Bradman, and yes he has a great record, but not even Bradman destroys bowlers like this. This man is the greatest Batsman of all time. The true g.o.a.t of both Test Match and ODI!

The most majestic destructive batsman of my lifetime, for sure.

LOL! What always struck me as amazing about that knock is the way he maneuvered the strike to expose Holding as little as possible.

The six that he hit of Willis is perhaps the most majestic stroke ever. In the history of cricket!

My God, What a Player Sir King Viv Richards is!!!!!!!! Nobody can even reach that Place😎 He is The Real Master Blaster😎😎😎😎

Love Viv Richards, used to pretend to be him when I was a kid in the street playing cricket, loved the 70s and 80s Windies.

The greatest innings I ever saw. Simple as that. And how wonderful to hear Jim Laker commentating too.

Greatest batsman that ever played cricket, changed the game forever, Sir Viv Richards. Incredible innings almost majority of the score in team total was his. Have seen SAeed Anwar and Laras but never seen such a batting ever.

Richards was the best I have ever seen , Cool, Combative and had a swagger you could only Marvel at !!

The stride into the middle with a swagger,relentlessly chewing the gum,takes guard looks into the eye of the bowler whoever it is,walks into half way down the pitch does some gardening,again eyeball to eyeball contact with the bowler,walks back with the same swagger to the stumps...that was King Richards...on par with his another great countryman Sir Gary...

Viv was awesome and then some! He was my hero as well growing up. His six of Bob Willis is by far the greatest shot I have ever seen!

in the 80's the whole cricket lovers were behind Viv Richards, no matter which country they represented. I am an Indian, but when Westindies and india played, i never want Richards to be out..... there was a silent heart support for the WI team only because of Viv.... if my friends knew this, they will kick me out now............

I used to cancel whatever plans I had made, when Sir Viv came in to bat. He, almost, always delivered. My batting hero!

That six Viv hits of Willis is the greatest shot ever played in the history of cricket!

One in a billion innings. Hats off Sir. 🙏

1980 1992 best era of cricket.unforgettable

The King Viv Richards is the Best batsman! Most reliable, dominant and consistent batsman! Love watching Viv Richard’s batting, most enjoyable and classic to watch his batting!

I.V.A Richards was simply the best. P.S Jim Laker is possibly the best commentator of all time. His choice of words and the voice itself is great to listen.

Viv Richard player of 100 years

I thank God that I was alive to see Sir Viv, the GOAT, play in the flesh! It was thrilling to watch him bat. He was simply majestic is the way I would describe it.

This was the very first cricket match I watched. What magic! Thanks for uploading.

He was as brutal as they come! My kinda guy. No regard for fast bowlers. 💪🏽💪🏽

Sir Vivian Richards.....The only entertainer in cricket who gave nightmares to each and every bowler. One 'sir' is not enogh...he deserves 100.....but still be less.....hats off Viv!

I remember watching this game live as a 9 year old. 40 years on, how time just flies….

There will never be someone like him. The Greatest Player ODI format has ever seen. Don Bradman of ODI. Not to forget, he's one of the Greatest in Tests too. And the aura he had, the Swag, that Intimidating Look that would scare the shit out of the opposition. Easily The Most Feared Batsman of all time. Legend🙏👌

Love it when Henry says on Marshall's run out: "Disobeyed the great Richards and paid for it". Why don't present day commentators say anything like this?

Genious of Cricket...Vivian Richards ....present day jokers cant even dream of being able to play Pace battery of 60s to 80s , which viv Richards , sunny Gavaskar, geoff boycott , Javed miandad , garry sobers and others of that era use to play effortlessly n without helmets ...Hats off to you viv , hatts off to cricketers of your era ..

It took nearly 13 years to break the record as the most runs made in a one-day internationals. Truly a great performance.

Indeed it was the best innings ever. Merciless!

No doubt'He is the greatest batsman of all time.His style'technic made him the greatest batsman.What a real cricket was that.That was golden period of cricket.It is beyond to match that golden period with today's cricket.That was a classic era of cricket.As we can't compare that era of cricket with today's cricket.we can't compare those old majesticall cricketer with today's cricketer.We should also must to watch Javid miandad as a player and batsman.Alen border'Botham'Marton crow'D'Haynes'Imran Khan'Richard Hadley'Lillie'Michal holding'Walsh'They wre the real legends of all times.They played the real cricket with great spirit.Today's cricket is rather glamour'show and cricket for money.Today's cricket is just like a body without soul.I love to watch that old times cricket.

fiery n majestic batting with sheer power and grace. undoubtedly A roaring lion on the pitch always hungry of runs with eagles eye n what a timer of the ball with effortless strokes . Undoubtedly a master blaster with no comparison. A true genius of the game n what a treat to watch this batting legend with a chewing gum in the mouth n not sparing any bowler right from the 1st ball faced. so long as he is there on the pitch it's like missiles coming out of a tank. Sir I.V.A Richards my iconic role model with a bundle of pure technique, aggression, power and elegant style. Please accept my inner feelings and oblige as you cannot be just described by words. sir U are beyond that.

I was at this game . Viv the King .throughly enjoyed the game

viv,the great legend, no body no cricketer is like viv

The greatest destructive batsman in the history of cricket.That genious had almost same approach irrespective of forms of the game(one day or test match),his swagger was intimidating for any bowler,he used to "chew" the bowlers with utter disdain,hats off to "King"

look at the score card that is the sign of great player 170 for 9 and 272 for 9 that is called classical cricket in those days there was no fielding restrictions and pitches were difficult for batsman no restrictions of bouncer for the bowlers but the batsman like richards javed miandad desmond haynes lloyd playing classical cricket even though without helmets

When people say Sachin as the best batsman after Bradman, I think they forget this man. It is very sad. Also, Gavasker and Lara are the contenders of the greatest.

Superb hitting against a top class English attack, his confidence was God gifted. Exposing all three wickets and hitting Willis over cover for six. Nobody else could play like him.

He never seemed under any pressure, what an amazing performance

Great. Thanks for putting this up. Absolutely sensational innings. It stands up even today. Back then it was as if the great man was playing a different sport to all other batsmen. Also the commentary from Jim Laker and Ted Dexter, two magnificent players themselves, really put the innings into perspective, even as it was happening. As Ted Dexter said, "we're really seeing something here!". How right he was.

Memories of when i was a kid...excellent upload.

Greatest of all time in all formats.. No debate

Bunked off school to go,privileged to witness it.sir viv the goat

He is the only power hunk i ever seen in those days and still......he is more powerful than any chris gyle......he is all time number one...Not only me but all fastest blowers admits that he is the Giant Monster for all time simmers....Great man ......Great Power....Great Wisdom....Great Victory....in 1985 He is rewarded with Sir Degree. by Elizabeth.....Great Sir Vivan Richards..... He is the only batsman i ever seen against all simmers without helmet and showing all three stumps......Great sir.viv ..thanks a lot....

There are many batsmen who hav scored more runs then sir viv broke his odi record but no batsman has had a more flamboyant style his fearless brave batting and above all the character of the man reflected in his game his goin down the pitch tappin the ground with bat chewin his gum wow what a legend this guy is.

Richards the Master and one of the GREATEST in the history of Cricket. Man was fearless and totally intimidating to Bowlers, No Helmet, Chewing Gum and the fans loved him. Imagine the score was 166/9 when Holding joined him and took the total to 272. Added 106 runs of which Holding made 12. Truly fabulous.

Viv Richards is one of the greatest ever striker of the ball.

I'm just admired with this great man's stylish batting. I am always a great fan of Sir Richards.

how can you dislike this? Those who gave it a dislike, are you Australian? The best ever ! simple as ...

What an extraordinary innings. To go from nine down to that total - geez. Some of the shots he played towards the end were nothing short of brutal. Only Viv could have stepped back from the wicket and hit One of Willis' 90-mile an hour plus deliveries over extra cover for six.

I was there as a kid of 13 and it was really inspiring

Truly a master piece frm the all time fierce batsmen of the world . well played sir champion King Viv Richard

As a Young Cricketing loving Teenager in Australia this West Indian Team Depressed me very very much. If you lived through the Pace attack.The batting, Greenidge, Haynes, Richards, Lloyd etc, etc. I just sit back now smile and remember, The Greatest cricket Team in the Games history. Viv it was an honor, I saw you bat once at the MCG, Thank you Sir.

God of the Cricket. Sir Viv Richard.

Master blaster of the past, King Viv Richards of West Indies in great action.

Viv is Viv not others. Forever my favourite King

I never saw Sir Donald Bradman bat , but please How could He be better than Vivi. And I'm an Aussie !! True Legend of Cricket. Thanks Lads for giving My son and myself to watch this.Cheers

2:27 ......Pure perfection.

I mean just look at those Sixes Sir Viv Hit😎😎😎 Effortlessly done!!!!!!!!

The best innings I ever seen Sir Vivian Richards play

I saw a lot of Viv- his whole career in fact, and he was the greatest player of fast bowling I ever saw. Sobers, Barry Richards, Greg Chappell ( look at his stats) were all very great players but so are the modern greats Lara, Tendulkar et al. It’s difficult to be too dogmatic about obviously subjective things like rankings but one thing I will say- the thought of Vivi with a modern bat is frightening !

No one has ever done it better than the master blaster Sir Vivian Richards

Brilliant! Thank you for the upload but you should really put 189* because he was not out at the end.

Sir viv was god gifted...

Uncrowned king of the cricket world

Fortunate enough to watch this live as a child with my Dad, unbelievable knock in a match we would have lost easily otherwise. The best player in the world at the time and he showed why here. My hero in cricket.

The era of the greatest cricket team in history.

bloody marvellous, long live the king

He is my all time favorite. No one like him

Watching Sir Viv Richards and lord Ian Botham and Joel Garner the head of the Barbados cricket board.... together and later at Somerset was a magical thing.

IVA Richards was the greatest batsman I ever saw play.

Greatest innings indeed..Timeless...

What a fantastic stroke player Viv Richard was.

Truely one of d greatest ODI innings by the master, must have his innings on numerous occasion, it still remains one of my favourite ODI innings

Who came here after watching at caught behind

The Greatest ODI Player ever & certainly among the greatest in the tests too. BTW, He managed to play this magnificent knock at a strike rate of 111.17 Mind Boggling ... Amazing Player.

I was there. Thanks for the video. Great day/

The greatest era of cricket history ever.The players,umpires,spectators,cricket passion everything was classic.Real an genuine cricket as compare today's cricket.Todays cricket seems without soul.You can't bore even to watch again and again that old times cricket.