Witness one of cricket’s most memorable face-offs — Stephen Boock vs Zaheer Abbas during the 1st Test at Lahore (1984-85) between Pakistan and New Zealand. Zaheer Abbas looked in great touch, striking three stylish fours against the left-arm spinner. But Stephen Boock, with his superb control and spin, didn’t lose his rhythm and eventually dismissed the great Pakistani batsman.
In this innings, Zaheer Abbas scored 43 off 93 balls in a masterful display of batting before falling to Boock. Pakistan went on to win the Test match by six wickets, but this mini-battle remains a true gem in cricket history.
👉 Relive those old cricket memories and feel the thrill of vintage rivalries. 💬 What are your thoughts on this classic moment? Share your memories in the comments below!
00:00Get ready to witness a classic duel from the golden era of cricket.
00:04Stephen Bok vs Zaheer Abbas
00:06It was a gripping battle between a master baseman and a disciplined left-arm spinner.
00:12Zaheer Abbas, elegant as ever, showcased his trademark class by striking three delightful
00:17four against the left-arm spin baller. But Stephen Bok, known for his remarkable
00:22control and sharp turn, refused to back down. Staying true to his rhythm, he kept balling
00:28with unwavering accuracy and finally his persistence paid off as he claimed the prize wicket of the
00:35great Zaheer Abbas. Moments like these remind us why we fell in love with cricket in the first place.
00:41So sit back, watch the video and relive those glorious old memories of the game.
00:58In the background you can see deep mid-off and there's also a cover.
01:19It's a nice looking stroke, beautiful shot, almost guided between mid-wicket and mid-on for four.
01:31That was a very, very fine shot indeed.
01:34Zaheer Abbas goes on to 10, Salim Malik not yet off the mark, Pakistan on to 118 for four.
01:48Zaheer Abbas gets driven, straight drive going down towards the side stream, no stopping that one.
02:03It was really a very fine shot indeed, it went down the wicket and it was right on top of the ball.
02:08Chatfield beginning a fresh over.
02:21First one smacked away, past the covers, it won't carry.
02:28Gray doing the fielding, two more runs to the Pakistan captains.
02:32Zaheer moves on to 24 and Pakistan to 138 for four, which has improved them.
02:43Good single, so Pakistan level up now, 157 for the loss of five wickets and Zaheer Abbas goes to 37.
02:54Go and get a try.
02:54Awww position.
03:01Friends of the battlefield, game the trail.
03:05Okay, still there are two and the tour.
03:08There is a coach that has been named,
03:09a coach of the game that has made a very strong fire,
03:12and a coach that has been well.
03:13And now, it is the coach of my long line,
03:15it was the coach of the game,
03:17but here is the coach of the game,
03:20foreign
03:34foreign
03:40foreign
03:50See the replay again, the flight again didn't break, and the better angle of Zaheer Abbas
03:58was on his back, and the ball was on his back, and then the way he appealed.
04:03Stiffenbock's orthodox left arm spin marked by subtle variation and a hint of guile was a real test for any best man,
04:12and Zaheer Abbas, ever so stylish, made it a contest worth remembering.
04:17In that inning, Zaheer Abbas scored 43 runs of 93 balls, spanning 116 minutes at the Currys and hitting four lovely boundaries in the first test at Lahore in November 1984.
04:30Pakistan eventually went on to win the match by six figures, but what truly stood out was the intense cricketing rivalry, the battle of persistence, skill, and temperament.
04:41So Cricket fans, what are your thoughts on this vintage contest? Share your opinions in the comments below. We would love to hear from you.
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