The duo of the legendary Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev joined hands to give India’s first series victory over arch-rivals Pakistan on this Day in Chennai (Madras then) in 1980. The 5th Test of the India vs Pakistan series in 1980 was the final nail in the coffin for the visitors and a precious feather in the cap for the hosts – who claimed their first series win over the former for 27 years.
When India clinched first series win against Pakistan
Batting first, Pakistan were bundled out for 272 runs, with Kapil Dev bagging four wickets. Known for his prowess with the bat, Gavaskar was out on that day to prove the same to a lethal Pakistan lead by Imran Khan. The Little Master batted for almost 10 hours, putting up a 166-run knock. Meanwhile, Kapil Dev added to the menace with a handy 84-run knock. Both of these stars were finally stopped by the visitors’ skipper Imran.
Dev returned stronger in the 2nd innings to wreak havoc on Pakistan, picking up 7 wickets. With Pakistan all out for 233 runs, India had little to do to chase to victory and that is exactly what they did with Gavaskar and Chauhan standing tall at the end, embracing a new record for the side.
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