Relive a classic moment from the 1984-85 New Zealand tour of Pakistan as Bruce Edgar walks out to bat in Lahore. Known for his calm temperament and classically straight technique, Edgar stood firm against some of the world’s most feared bowlers of his era.
In this video, watch Bruce Edgar’s composed batting against Pakistan’s quality attack. His brief knock of 26 off 34 balls (67 minutes, 3 fours) reflects his solid technique and unwavering concentration. Edgar wasn’t flashy—he was dependable, courageous, and always played for the team.
If you love vintage cricket moments, technical batting, and stories from cricket’s golden years, this video is for you!
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00:00If you are a fan of old school, classy batting, then this video is a real treat.
00:05We are heading back to the 1984-85 series in Lahore where Bruce Edgar walked out to
00:11face Pakistan attack.
00:13No flashy strokes, no big bravado, just pure technique and quiet resilience that was Bruce
00:19Edgar for you.
00:21So sit back and watch out Bruce Edgar in action, no fuss, no flair, just pure old school batting
00:28brav.
00:299 for no loss.
00:303 for 8 in the first innings, Bowling is third over.
00:34Nicely driven and a chase once again for Zaheer.
00:43And Edgar comes back for the third run, he goes to 4 and takes New Zealand, 12 for no loss.
00:57He runs the face of the bat and that's down to the third man boundary, past Abdul Qadir
01:01at the gully and 4 runs to the batsman.
01:05Edgar goes to 8 and takes New Zealand to 17 for no loss.
01:16That's a good delivery and an appeal for a catch behind.
01:23That was short, lifting and moving away at the same time.
01:29Very good delivery.
01:30I believe the Drew is bad at the last moment.
01:36The replay again.
01:38Nice.
01:39Dossif to Edgar.
01:44Nice looking stroke.
01:46Used his feet and dispatches it towards the deep mid-on boundary for us.
01:51But that was a very fine shot.
01:54He went down the wicket and everything was right to play that shot.
02:01Very nicely placed shot.
02:0445 New Zealand, 19 in arrears on the aggregate.
02:10Edgar 17, right 24.
02:12Four extras.
02:13That one square cut towards the point boundary.
02:27Mohsen Khan just retrieving it as it was about to cross the line.
02:30Lovely return.
02:31Three more runs to New Zealand.
02:33Three more runs to Edgar who goes on to 20.
02:36And New Zealand are now 48 without loss.
02:40Bruce Edgar, born on 23rd November 1956, represented New Zealand in both tests and ODIs during one of the country's strongest cricketing eras.
02:49Off the field he was a chartered accountant, but on the field he was a left-handed rock at the top of the order.
02:56Steady disciplined and always willing to take one for the team.
02:59He even slipped on the wicket-keeping gloves occasionally, showcasing just how committed he was.
03:05Bruce Edgar earned global respect not because he dominated headlines, but because he stood tall against the quickest ballers of all time.
03:14Imran Khan, Michael Holding, Bob Willis, Dennis Lilley.
03:17That names that could intimidate anyone.
03:20With a classical straight bat, calm temperament, and team-first attitude, he quietly became one of the New Zealand's most dependable openers.
03:28In 1981, Bruce Edgar became the first cricketer in ODI history to remain unbeaten on 1999, a record that still stinks for those who love seeing milestones completed.
03:39His career came to an early end after a tough tour of England in 1986, calling it quits before he even turned 30.
03:47But his legacy of courage and technical purity still stands.
03:51In the 1984–85, Lahore test Bruce Edgar crafted a short but composed inning of 26 runs of 34 balls, spanning 67 minutes at the crease, and striking three-crispond rates.
04:03It was not a big score, but it showcased exactly what he was known for.
04:07Solid technique, calmness under pressure, and the ability to weather quality balling.
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