5 Best performances by Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff is one of the greatest all-rounders produced by the World of Cricket. Flintoff, who featured in 79 Tests and 141 ODIs for England, was the mainstay of the England middle order who could contribute heavily with both bat and ball. In his illustrious career, Flintoff gave his fans around the world many moments of joy to cherish.

Here we pick the 5 Best performances by Andrew Flintoff:

1. Match winning ‘shirtless’ act against India, 2002:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa-3kP52pGA

India were in the lead in the England tour to India leading the ODI series with 3-2. The last match was to be played in Mumbai. On February 3, 2002, England managed to hold their nerves to win a cliffhanger by just 5 runs and leveled the series. Batting first, the visitors scored 255 owing to Trescothick’s 95. Andrew Flintoff provided the late onus by chipping in with 40. Andrew Flintoff had a very ordinary outing in the tour thus far.

Chasing 256, as Ganguly led the charge with a commanding 80, India looked set for the win. Needing 11 to win off the last over, Freddie was entrusted with the ball and delivered the goods when it mattered the most. He ran out Anil Kumble and bowled Javagal Srinath with successive balls to dismiss India for 250 and win the match for his side. He removed his shirt in celebration which added salt to the wounds of Indian players.

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