It was not
a clash of titans,
But, to
witness it there were enthusiastic fans.
An expected
one sided affair,
Turned out
brilliant as a sapphire.
The saga of
the Indians started,
With the Caribbean
attempts going un-thwarted.
The
situation not looking bad,
Gavaskar
was out, hit on the pad.
India was
in dire straits,
Showing
characteristic traits.
Came the
redoubtable Amarnath
Who showed
the Indians the right path.
He was out
after hitting a masterly 26,
We Indians
were in another fix.
183 was the
target we set.
A number
the world thought the Windies would easily get.
Miraculously,
Sandhu clean bowled Greenidge.
Gave us a glimmer of hope across the ridge.
But, the advent
of Richards the King.
Had an
effect quite mesmerising.
He punched
his shots with delight.
Our chances
no longer looked bright.
Out of the
blue, Kapil conjured a catch.
Yes,
we were back in the match.
Their wickets
fell like ninepins.
Ending their
dream of a hat trick of wins.
We snatched
victory from the jaws of defeat,
Aah, India -
the world Champions, a historic feat!
From a position very dire,
We had set
the Lords on fire!
