Not many non-subcontinental batsman were known for their prowess on Asian conditions, but Herbert Sutcliffe proved that notion wrong during New Zealand’s 1955-56 tour to India, when in the third Test at Delhi, he scored a wonderful 230 not out against the likes of Subash Gupte, Bapu Nandkani etc to give New Zealand a total of 450 for 2 declared.
The knock was filled wih 30 hits to the fence and showed to the world that a non-Asian batsman could succeed against quality spinners on subcontinental wickets.
The Test ended in a draw with India scoring over 500 in their first innings and ensured that neither team got a cleat result out of the Test.
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