Best 'cameo' from an Indian in a world cup?

[vvvslaxman]

A. Jadeja 45*(25) vs Pakistan, 1996, Bangalore http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65187.html Kiran More 42(26) vs NZ 1987, Bangalore http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65098.html Sehwag 38(25) vs Pakistan 2011, Mohali http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433578.html Raina 36(39) vs Pakistan 2011, Mohali http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433578.html Raina 34*(28) vs AUstralia, 2011, Ahmedabad http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433601.html Patil 51(32) vs England, 1983, Old Trafford http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65088.html (Not exactly a cameo .. but in the context it was a cameo.. when India was crawling at a slow pace, Sandip patil dispatched the bowlers to all parts and took the game by scruff of its neck. Might have missed a few... you can add.. which is the best?

[Sid]

I think there is one more from Yuvi against Poms in 2003,he scored quickfire 40-45 runs. This is the scorecard http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65262.html

[Brainfade]

A. Jadeja 45*(25) vs Pakistan, 1996, Bangalore http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65187.html Kiran More 42(26) vs NZ 1987, Bangalore http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65098.html Sehwag 38(25) vs Pakistan 2011, Mohali http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433578.html Raina 36(39) vs Pakistan 2011, Mohali http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433578.html Raina 34*(28) vs AUstralia, 2011, Ahmedabad http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/433601.html Patil 51(32) vs England, 1983, Old Trafford http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65088.html (Not exactly a cameo .. but in the context it was a cameo.. when India was crawling at a slow pace, Sandip patil dispatched the bowlers to all parts and took the game by scruff of its neck. Might have missed a few... you can add.. which is the best?

Considering the stakes, the stage of the match, the opponent and most importantly, the quality of bowler that he went after, Jadeja's knock should be way up high above all others. Thank you for the nice thread topic.

[maniac]

Nice memories...Good one VVS...Each one of those innings was incredible....I remember More playing another very small cameo against Aus in 1992 in a losing cause as well...It was incredible as it almost snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.Special mention to Manju in that match as well

[maniac]

Kapil's cameo against Pak in 1992 as well 35 from 26 balls in a low scoring game

[maniac]

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65133.html http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65129.html

[Ultimate_Game]

Nice thread. Jadeja's has to be the best one followed by Tendulkar's onslaught against Pak bowlers in 2003 though that innings wasn't just a "cameo".

[Cricket Tragic]

Jadeja by a mile.

[Sooda]

Cameos can be bowling performances too of course- M Amarnath 7 0 12 3 1.71 1983 WC final...after the WI top order had been rattled, Dujon and Marshall had a bit of a recovery. And then Jimmy Amarnath worked his wobblers...

[DomainK]

Jadeja. Nothing can beat that cameo.

[singhprakash72]

Kris Srikanth's 39 in 1983 final was vital cameo in context to opposition and occasion .

[vvvslaxman]

Kris Srikanth's 39 in 1983 final was vital cameo in context to opposition and occasion .

I was tempted to add. But it was the highest score from both teams

[Sachin=GOD]

Jadeja without a doubt.

[Ultimate_Game]

@vvs, Set up a poll if you can

[Guest Gunner]

Kris Srikanth's 39 in 1983 final was vital cameo in context to opposition and occasion .

I was tempted to add. But it was the highest score from both teams

I have to go with this one. But for pure shock and awe value it has to be Jadeja's blitz against the Pakiz. NO one saw that coming.

[Sooda]

Azhar with bat and ball vs Aus in 1987 54 of 45 balls and 3 for 19

[jairamesh]

For me since '96, Hard to choose between Jadeja v Pak 1996 and Raina v Aus 2011. I would plump for Raina as it came under the pressure of chasing in situation with a run-a-ball required, and eventually the men in blue went on to lift the WC.

[vvvslaxman]

I know it is not a world cup.. Jaddu's cameo was up there. A genuinely match winning. INfact it is more than a cameo considering it was a T20 game.

[Raghav_12]

Gavaskar 36 (174)

[Crookbond]

Jadeja; 1.5 billion Indians later - Patil.