Top 5 England vs. Australia One-Day Internationals

#2 Allan Lamb's final over smash, 1987

In the 4th game of the tri-series Down Under back in 1987, Australia and England produced a game that will forever be remembered for the sensational last-over fireworks produced by Allan Lamb.

It was a game that never really threatened to be the classic that it went on to become when Australia's opener Dirk Welhan scored 97 and his partner Geoff Marsh scored 47 to lay the foundation of the eventual score of 233 in 50 overs. It was a good score at the time and Australia must have been favourites at the break.

England's openers struggled at the start and put on 33 before Bill Athey departed after a painful stay at the crease, that fetched him 2 runs off 22 balls. David Gower's 50 steadied things somewhat but England kept losing wickets and eventually found themselves staring at defeat when they found themselves at 143-4, Gower and Mike Gatting having departed in quick succession.

However, number 4 Allan Lamb was one his own and even though Ian Botham scored a quick 27, England were still way behind the game to have a chance. He batted with the tail and by the time the final over from left-arm fast bowler Bruce Reid came along, England still needed 18 to win. No one gave them a chance.

The first delivery was hit for a two and then the next one was hit in the leg side for four. Still, it was Australia's game with 12 needed off 4 but the next delivery sailed over long on for six and then the hosts were in a panic.

Lamb took advantage of a misfield and ran two off the 4th ball and with 4 left to win, he flicked the next one past mid-wicket to complete a famous heist.