Dean Jones remembered for iconic innings in Madras Test

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Dean Jones remembered for iconic innings in Madras Test
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On September 18, 1986, Dean Jones played a remarkable innings in Chennai during a Test match against India. Overcoming extreme heat and dehydration, Jones scored 210 runs, which became a pivotal moment in cricket history as the match ended in a tie, one of the rarest results in Test cricket. Despite physical struggles, including cramping and vomiting, he persisted through his innings, leading him to hospital treatment after the match due to severe dehydration. The three-match series ultimately concluded 0-0, with Jones finishing as Australia's top scorer.

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  • Dean Jones scores 210 runs in Chennai Test against India
  • Match ends in a tie, marking it as significant in cricket history
  • Jones battles extreme heat, suffering dehydration during the innings
  • Series concludes without a winner, ending 0-0
  • Jones is remembered as a top scorer with 371 runs in the series
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It’s been 40 years since the late Dean Jones delivered one of the most iconic innings Test cricket has seen in one of its most iconic matches.

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