From the Vault: Allan Border’s big bash punishes Sri Lanka

Employing enterprising strokeplay that wouldn’t looked out of place in the BBL, Allan Border struck an unbeaten 118 off 88 balls against Sri Lanka at the Adelaide Oval in 1985, his fastest ton in the green and gold.


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