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Step back into the golden era of cricket! 🌟 In the 2nd Match of the Benson & Hedges Cup at Melbourne on November 22, 1981, Greg Chappell showcased his brilliance with the ball, taking 3 for 33 in 9 overs with 1 maiden. His victims included Mudassar Nazar, Wasim Raja, and the ever-reliable Javed Miandad, creating plenty of tension in Pakistan’s chase of 209.

Despite Chappell’s heroic effort, Pakistan’s batting depth shone through. Mudassar Nazar and Javed Miandad added 105 runs for the third wicket, before Imran Khan and Ashraf Ali completed the four-wicket victory.

This was a contest of pure cricketing class — Chappell’s deceptive medium pace against Pakistan’s calm and determined chase. 🏏 Relive this classic battle from 1981 and experience the charm of vintage cricket once again.

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00:00In the Bunsen & Hedges Cup encounter at Melbourne on November 22, 1981, Greg Chappell reminded
00:07the cricketing world that his artistry was not confined to the willow alone.
00:12With the ball in hand, the Australian master delivered a probing spell of gentle yet deceptive
00:18medium pace, returning a figure of three for 33 in nine overs, including a maiden.
00:24His scalps were no ordinary dismissals.
00:26He accounted for Mudassar Nazar, the stylish Vaseem Raja and the ever-reliable Javed Miadad,
00:32breaking the backbone of Pakistan's pursuit of 209.
00:35Let's watch the Greg Chappell spell.
00:38Greg Chappell to Mudassar.
00:45Greg Chappell has done it.
00:48It looked to me as though it was probably off the bottom of the bat.
00:53We really need to see the replay.
00:55Waseem Raja now waits for Greg Chappell.
01:00And that's the one.
01:01That's well bowled.
01:02Small ball again.
01:03Nice bowling.
01:04Very cleverly thought out.
01:05And it was essential to get rid of Waseem Raja at that point.
01:09Nian Dad was playing so sensibly at the other end.
01:24That's good thinking, Greg Chappell.
01:26This time, the ball did not find the gap.
01:30We found the safe hands of Rip Darling.
01:32We moved Justin's left to take that catch off that slower delivery.
01:35And Raja is out for eight.
01:38And that rival will be picked up to four for 139.
01:43It's up with Miadad, facing Greg Chappell.
01:47Marked by a measured run-up and a clever variation, unsettled Pakistan at crucial intervals.
02:14Yet, despite his gallant effort, the Australian could not quite defend their total.
02:19For Pakistan, Mudassar Nazar and Javed Miadad constructed a commanding stand of 105 for the
02:25third wicket, with Javed Miadad once again displaying his trademark employer under pressure.
02:31With the platform was set, Imran Khan and wicketkeeper Ashraf Ali guided the visitor past
02:36the finishing line, sealing victory by four wickets.
02:39It was a contest that underlined Chappell's versatility and Pakistan's batting resilience,
02:45an enthralling chapter in the rich tapestry of Australia-Pakistan's encounters.
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02:53Thank you very much.
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