On this day in 1980, Ian Botham showcased an extraordinary all-round performance during the Golden Jubilee Test between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This historic match was held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Botham excelled with both bat and ball.

After winning the toss, Indian captain Gundappa Viswanath chose to bat first. The Indian team encountered a formidable English bowling lineup, spearheaded by Ian Botham. His exceptional bowling resulted in impressive figures of 6 for 58, limiting India to a total of 242 runs. Sunil Gavaskar emerged as the top performer for India, scoring a determined 49 runs. Despite playing on home soil, the Indian batsmen found it challenging to establish partnerships, succumbing to Botham's relentless bowling attack.

Botham's dominance with the bat

England's response commenced under challenging circumstances, as the top order struggled, leaving the team in a vulnerable position at 58 for 5, facing the threat of a significant collapse. At this critical moment, Botham stepped up with the bat. Alongside wicketkeeper Bob Taylor, Botham engineered an impressive recovery. He amassed 114 runs from 144 deliveries, featuring 17 boundaries in his innings. This performance not only steadied England's innings but also shifted the momentum in their favor. The partnership between Botham and Taylor produced 171 runs for the sixth wicket, enabling England to reach a total of 296 and establish a lead of 54 runs.

Viswanath recalls Taylor

During England's initial innings, a notable event highlighted the essence of sportsmanship in cricket. Bob Taylor was ruled out caught behind by umpire Hanumantha Rao. Nevertheless, Taylor's visible disbelief led Indian captain Gundappa Viswanath to step in. In a remarkable display of fair play, Viswanath called Taylor back to the crease, permitting him to resume his innings, during which he contributed a significant 43 runs.

With a deficit of 54 runs, India sought to establish a formidable target for England. However, Ian Botham maintained his impressive bowling form in the second innings, delivering a remarkable performance that resulted in 7 wickets for just 48 runs. The Indian batsmen found it challenging to cope with Botham's swing, ultimately being bowled out for 149 runs. Although Kapil Dev showed some resistance, the batting order faltered, leaving England with a relatively modest target of 96 runs for victory.

In pursuit of 96 runs, England's opening pair, Geoffrey Boycott and Graham Gooch, provided an excellent start, successfully achieving the target without losing a wicket and securing a 10-wicket victory for England.

Botham's outstanding all-round performance made him the first cricketer to score a century and take ten wickets in the same Test match. Additionally, wicketkeeper Bob Taylor etched his name in the record books during this match by taking a total of ten catches, setting a new world record for the most catches by a wicketkeeper in a Test match at that time.

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