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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