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Top five most memorable commentary lines in cricket
The lines of the commentator on the historic moments of the game act as icing on the cake.
Commentary is an indispensable part of every sporting event. The lines of the commentator on the historic moments of the game act as icing on the cake. The game of cricket has had many legendary commentators, over the years, who’ve given their voices to several memorable moments in the game.
Some lines of the commentators are forever etched in the memories of fans who continue to relive them over and over again. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five most memorable commentary lines in the history of cricket.
- “Remember the name” – Ian Bishop during the 2016 20 20 World Cup Final
Ian Bishop: (Image Source: Twitter)
Imagine this, 19 runs were needed of the final over and it was the 20-20 world cup at stake. How grand will that stage be? That’s exactly what happened during the final of the 2016 20-20 world cup. It was England and West Indies who were fighting for the coveted title in international cricket. The equation came down to 19 needed off the last over with Ben Stokes given the responsibility to defend the runs.
What followed after was one of the most incredible finishes in T20 cricket. Carlos Brathwaite smashed four back-to-back sixes, sending the entire stadium into a frenzy. What made the entire moment even more memorable were the iconic lines by Ian Bishop, who blurted out ‘Carlos Brathwaite Remember the Name’ as West Indies celebrated their second title victory.
2. “Dhoni Finishes off in style” – Ravi Shastri during the 2011 World Cup Final
India and England: (Image Source: Twitter)
2nd of April, 2011 is a historic date in Indian Cricket history. It was on this date that the nation’s wait for their second world cup trophy was finally ended. The Indian captain MS Dhoni launched the second ball of the penultimate over into the stands making the entire country go berserk.
The moment was even more memorable for the television audience as Ravi Shastri chose the most perfect lines to describe the euphoric event. After Dhoni hit the six, Shastri said, “Dhoni finishes off in style, a magnificent strike into the crowd. India lifts the world cup after 28 years, the party starts in the dressing room”.
3. “Pakistan cricket at its best. One minute down next minute up” – Nasser Hussain on Amir Dismissing Kohli in 2017 Champions Trophy Final
Nasser Hussain: (Image Source: Twitter)
The rivalry between India and Pakistan has always treated the crowd with many enthralling encounters over the years. Another addition to this mouth-watering rivalry was made during the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy. India had an uphill task of chasing 338 runs to defend their title and had lost Rohit Sharma in the very first over.
It was all down to India’s chase master and captain Virat Kohli to play another scintillating innings and take his team to victory. Kohli had to counter a dream spell by Mohammad Amir, who was breathing fire. A few balls into his innings, Amir outfoxed Kohli as he edged the ball straight to slip. But much to Amir’s dismay the catch was dropped. The speedster brushed the moment aside and ran in all over again, eager to take the prized scalp of Kohli.
He, once again, managed to find the edge of the bat as it went straight to point but this time the catch was taken. Nasser Hussain’s lines on the entire scenario made the moment even more precious for Pakistan fans. Hussain said “In the air again and gone. Not that important, he’s gone the next ball. Pakistan cricket at its best, one minute down next minute up.”
4. “By the barest of Margin- Ian Smith in the 2019 ODI World Cup Final
New Zealand: (Image Source: Twitter)
The final of the 2019 ODI world cup is one of the most epic games in the history of the sport. On 14th July 2019, cricket fans were treated with the most riveting world cup final ever as New Zealand and England battled for the coveted World Cup Trophy. The match went down to the wire with New Zealand needing 2 runs to win off the last ball in the Super Over.
Jofra Archer ran in to bowl the last ball as Martin Guptill flicked it on the on side. Guptill ran the first run hard but still couldn’t manage to complete the second run before Jos Buttler collected the ball and ran him out. The entire stadium was jubilant celebrating England’s first-ever ODI world cup win. Ian Smith in the commentary blurted out passionately “England have won the world cup. By the barest of margins! By the barest of all margins!.”
5. “This man is the nearest thing to Bradman there has ever been” – Tony Greig during the Sachin Tendulkar’s ‘Desert Storm’ knock in 1998
Sachin Tendulkar: (Image Source: Twitter)
Sachin Tendulkar was seen in his beast mode in the year 1998. The “Master Blaster”, who was at the peak of his powers, ripped apart many great bowling lineups that year. Tendulkar played one of the greatest knocks of his life against Australia at Sharjah in the same year. He left the entire crowd awestruck with his scintillating strokeplay. Seeing a modern great weave his magic at the crease, Tony Greig couldn’t stop himself from saying “This man is the nearest thing to Bradman there has ever been.”
