In this video, witness the artistry of Abdul Qadir as he claimed 3 for 82 against New Zealand in the first Test at Lahore, November 1984-85. With the wickets of John Reid, Stephen Boock, and Evan Gray, Qadir broke New Zealand’s momentum and turned the game in Pakistan’s favor.
Pakistan, chasing 181 runs, reached the target at 181 for 4, sealing a fine six-wicket victory. Officiated by umpires Mahboob Shah and Shakeel Khan, this match remains a classic example of Qadir’s genius with the ball.
👉 Relive the magic of Abdul Qadir and celebrate the unforgettable memories of old cricket!
00:00Abdul Qadir was the heartbeat of Pakistan's spin tradition, with a unique run-up and a
00:05teasing action.
00:06He revived the dying art of leg spin at a time when the world had almost forgotten it.
00:12In this video, you will witness the artistry of Abdul Qadir, who spun magic at Lahore in
00:18the first test against New Zealand in November 1984-85 season.
00:23The leg spin mass proclaimed 3 for 82, removing key bassmen John Reed, Stephen Bach, and even
00:29played.
00:30Let us cherish the golden memories of classic cricket by revisiting this spell from one of
00:34the finest leg spinners the game has ever seen.
00:59bowled there by Qadir, spinning into him as he went forward, beaten there, and hit the
01:09off bail.
01:11John Reed just out for 6.
01:146.
01:15Arrives at the wicket, Stephen Bach, Philly Point, closing gully in a slip.
01:27And that's out, caught in the slip, by Javed Miadad.
01:34And the night watchman has to go, and we'll have to wait for the next batsman as well, because
01:46it's still 5 minutes.
01:47There's the replay.
01:48Others giving it plenty of air.
01:49Bok going forward, the edge, and Javed Miadad scooping it up gratefully and gleefully.
01:53Six down New Zealand, 209.
02:00And that's the replay from the other end.
02:01And that's the replay from the other end.
02:02A well-flighted ball.
02:03Bok going forward, the edge, and Javed Miadad scooping it up gratefully and gratefully.
02:14Six down New Zealand, 209.
02:17And that's the replay from the other end.
02:30Well-flighted ball, walk going forward, turned a little bit, taken by Javed Miadad.
02:40So Pakistan striking in the last few minutes of the day.
02:56There's an appeal for a catch and he's out.
03:00Koth Mudassar, a short leg, and that's the eighth New Zealand wicket gone.
03:09Gray is out. Koth Mudassar, Nazar, Bold Iqbal Qasim for six, and New Zealand are 220 for eight.
03:23That's the replay.
03:24Going forward, actually, the ball came into him and got an inside edge onto his pads and
03:35a very nicely taken catch by Mudassar Nazar.
03:37So the New Zealanders are really in trouble, they have lost two wickets, that was of Jeff
03:47Crowe and Smith, who batted very well in the first inning, so Pakistan really on top.
03:54Pakistan stepped into the contest with only one specialist opening baller, Azeem Hafiz,
04:02while Mudassar Nazar took the new ball from the other end.
04:05But as the game unfolded, it was the spinner who truly stole the show.
04:10At one stage, New Zealand looked to be the in control, but Abdul Qadir's clever variation
04:15and relentless accuracy broke their resistance, restricting them to 241 in the second inning.
04:22Set a modest target of 181 runs, Pakistan bestmen held their nerve and chased it down with confidence, reaching the target to claim a fine six-wicket victory.
04:33Remains aged in cricketing history for Abdul Qadir's impact with the ball.
04:37Abdul Qadir's guile, courage and unshakable confidence made him a match-winner on countless occasions.
04:44For many, he was not just taking wickets, he was waving spells, sparing a whole generation to dream with the ball in hand.
04:51The match officiated by umpires Mehboob Shah and Shaqeel Khan.
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