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West Indies vs India 5th Test 1962 was the final match of the 1961–62 India tour of the West Indies, played at the historic Sabina Park in Kingston from April 13 to 18, 1962. The contest remains a defining moment in Caribbean cricket dominance, as the Frank Worrell–led West Indies hosted a touring Indian side captained by the young Nawab of Pataudi Jr. in a series-deciding encounter.
In a display of relentless aggression and skill, the West Indies completed a rare 5–0 Test series sweep with a commanding 123-run victory. The match is best remembered for the brilliance of Garry Sobers, who anchored the first innings with a majestic 104, and the fiery debut of pacer Lester King, whose remarkable 5/46 dismantled the Indian batting lineup.
For India, despite resilient half-centuries from R. G. Nadkarni and Polly Umrigar, the pace and bounce of the Sabina Park wicket proved too difficult to conquer. This match report presents the complete scorecard, historical context, and key statistical highlights of this classic Test encounter.
West Indies vs India 5th Test 1962 – Match Overview
The West Indies vs India 5th Test 1962 was a defining encounter that underlined the hosts’ pace power and batting depth. India fought with determination, but the pace, bounce, and relentless pressure at Sabina Park proved decisive.
Venue & Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies vs India, 5th Test |
| Dates | 13–18 April 1962 |
| Venue | Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Toss | West Indies won the toss and elected to bat |
| Result | West Indies won by 123 runs |
| Match Format | 6-day Test Match |
| Umpires | O. Davies & D. Sang Hue |
| Significance | Final Test of India’s 1961–62 West Indies tour |
Team Lineups (Playing XI)
| India (Playing XI) | West Indies (Playing XI) |
|---|---|
| ML Jaisimha | Conrad Hunte |
| VL Mehra | Easton McMorris |
| SA Durani | Rohan Kanhai |
| VL Manjrekar | Joe Solomon |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (c) | Garry Sobers |
| CG Borde | Frank Worrell (c) |
| RG Nadkarni | Wes Hall |
| RF Surti | David Allan |
| PR Umrigar | Lance Gibbs |
| BK Kunderan (wk) | Lester King |
| VB Ranjane | Alf Valentine |
West Indies vs India 5th Test 1962 – Full Scorecard
West Indies 1st Innings – 253 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Conrad Hunte | 1 | c Kunderan b Ranjane |
| Easton McMorris | 37 | lbw b Durani |
| Rohan Kanhai | 44 | c & b Ranjane |
| Joe Solomon | 0 | b Durani |
| Garry Sobers | 104 | c Manjrekar b Ranjane |
| Frank Worrell | 26 | lbw b Ranjane |
| Wes Hall | 20 | c Kunderan b Nadkarni |
| David Allan (wk) | 1 | c sub b Borde |
| Lance Gibbs | 3 | lbw b Nadkarni |
| Lester King | 0 | b Nadkarni |
| Alf Valentine | 7* | not out |
| Extras | 10 | |
| Total | 253 all out (76.2 overs) |
Bowling (India):
Ranjane 4/72, Nadkarni 3/50, Durani 2/56, Borde 1/33
India 1st Innings – 178 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| ML Jaisimha | 6 | c Sobers b King |
| VL Mehra | 8 | c Allan b King |
| SA Durani | 6 | c Allan b King |
| VL Manjrekar | 0 | c Solomon b King |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (c) | 14 | c Kanhai b Hall |
| CG Borde | 0 | c Hall b King |
| RG Nadkarni | 61 | b Gibbs |
| RF Surti | 41 | b Gibbs |
| PR Umrigar | 32 | lbw b Gibbs |
| BK Kunderan (wk) | 2 | c McMorris b Valentine |
| VB Ranjane | 0* | not out |
| Extras | 8 | |
| Total | 178 all out (67.2 overs) |
Bowling (West Indies):
King 5/46, Gibbs 3/38, Valentine 1/32, Hall 1/26
West Indies 2nd Innings – 283 all out
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| Conrad Hunte | 0 | c Kunderan b Surti |
| Easton McMorris | 42 | hit wicket b Borde |
| Joe Solomon | 0 | b Surti |
| Garry Sobers | 50 | c Kunderan b Surti |
| Frank Worrell | 98* | not out |
| David Allan (wk) | 2 | lbw b Durani |
| Lance Gibbs | 0 | lbw b Durani |
| Lester King | 13 | c Nadkarni b Durani |
| Rohan Kanhai | 41 | b Ranjane |
| Wes Hall | 10 | lbw b Ranjane |
| Alf Valentine | 7 | lbw b Nadkarni |
| Extras | 20 | |
| Total | 283 all out (88 overs) |
Bowling (India):
Ranjane 2/81, Surti 3/56, Durani 3/48, Nadkarni 1/13, Borde 1/65
India 2nd Innings – 235 all out (Target: 359)
| Batsman | Runs | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|
| ML Jaisimha | 6 | lbw b King |
| VL Mehra | 39 | c Allan b Sobers |
| SA Durani | 4 | lbw b King |
| CG Borde | 26 | b Sobers |
| VL Manjrekar | 40 | lbw b Sobers |
| Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (c) | 4 | b Sobers |
| PR Umrigar | 60 | b Hall |
| RF Surti | 42 | st Allan b Sobers |
| RG Nadkarni | 0 | c Allan b Hall |
| BK Kunderan (wk) | 1 | b Hall |
| VB Ranjane | 0* | not out |
| Extras | 13 | |
| Total | 235 all out (104.5 overs) |
Bowling (West Indies)
Sobers 5/63, Hall 3/47, King 2/18
West Indies vs India 5th Test 1962 – Key Highlights
- West Indies seized the series finale with a convincing 123-run win. Cricket Archive
- Garry Sobers’ 104 in the 1st innings provided the backbone for the match. Cricket Web
- Lester King shined on debut with 5/46 in the first innings.
- India battled hard with notable contributions from Nadkarni, Surti and Umrigar. IMG Cricket
- The match completed West Indies’ clean sweep (5–0) over India in the 1961–62 series. Wikipedia, ESPNcricinfo – India tour of West Indies 1961–62
FAQs
Who won the 1962 Sabina Park Test?
West Indies won the match by 123 runs on April 18, 1962.
Who was the Indian captain in this match?.
The Nawab of Pataudi Jr. (Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi) captained India
What was the significance of this match?.
It marked the completion of a 5-0 “whitewash” series victory for the West Indies over India.
About the Author
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