SK Flashback: India win maiden ODI series on Pakistan soil in 2004

#6 Laxman – India’s nucleus in the line-up

V.V.S Laxman was India’s stalwart during the first innings

V.V.S Laxman came in at the fall of the first wicket and went on until the 46^th over of the innings – a testament to the stupendous fitness standards he set for himself. He had his fair share of luck during the knock as he was spilled by Taufeeq Umar at deep mid-wicket after he reached his half-century.

With the help of 11 fours, he raced to his maiden ODI ton against Pakistan in a mere 98 balls. He hardly took the aerial route after he was dropped, and displayed immense composure to take India to a reasonable total.