In the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup final, Javed Miandad hit a famous last-ball six to win the match for Pakistan against India. Who was the unfortunate bowler?

Answer Explanation

Miandad hit Chetan Sharma's intended yorker, which turned into a full toss, for six off the final ball at Sharjah in April 1986, giving Pakistan a one-wicket win and their maiden ODI trophy.

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