00:00Let's rewind to June 13, 1979 at Nottingham, where Pakistan faced Australia in the seventh
00:06match of the Cricket World Cup. Pakistan skipper Asif Iqbal led from the front with superb
00:12innings under pressure. He scored a clear 61 runs of just 57 balls, spending 75 minutes
00:18at the crease and hitting seven crisp boundaries. This was a crucial match and Asif Iqbal's
00:23classy batting along with a solid partnership with Javed Miadar tuned the tide in Pakistan's
00:28favour. His knock gave Pakistan the momentum they needed to post a strong turtle, which
00:33eventually led to a convincing 89-run victory over Australia. For his brilliant effort with
00:39the bat Asif Iqbal was rightly named player of the match. It was a captain's knock in
00:44every sense, full of style, timing and leadership. Let's relive these iconic moments from Pakistan
00:49cricket history and enjoy the magic of Asif Iqbal's innings once again.
00:56He scored 16. 152 for 4 and a bit less than 20 overs to go. He has 2 for 15 now in his fifth
01:06over. A good shot. A gentle lean into that. Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:18Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:19Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:20Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:21Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:22Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:23Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:24Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:25Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:26Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:27Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:28Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:29Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:30Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:31Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:32Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:33Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:34Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:35Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:36Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:37Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:38Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:39Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:41Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:42Alan Borders for Fieldman.
01:43There's a bit of needle going on out there at the moment, I think, and, uh, Kim Hughes
02:08is being spoken to and, uh, asked, uh, just to avoid having his bowlers cut across the bathroom.
02:26In Australia, in, uh, games in Melbourne and Perth, there's quite a really real feeling between these two teams, from what I gather.
02:35It was away overseas at the time, but some of the incidents didn't bear too much credit on the participants.
02:48Jeff Moss, the third man.
02:51There's, uh, incidents in four, the breeze was blowing away, nice with the clouds here at Turnbridge, the south end, it's very pleasant now.
02:58A real waste having a third man in short to save the single, with all of, um, going yellow for still.
03:19Some way you must have two men on the fence on the offside and two on the onside.
03:26Two men on the fence on the offside and two on the onside.
03:29Five men on the fence on the fence on the fence.
03:30Five men on the fence on the fence on the fence on the fence.
03:42And then, first, there's a game, second run.
03:43And then there's the 200 up to Pakistan in the 50th over.
04:11That was Harim Rashid at 202 for four.
04:19In just 38 minutes, that's 50 stands.
04:26That's a pretty good shot.
04:27Stitched the two men, Roy Rick Darling and Kim Hughes.
04:32Was being contained a little by Mary Kozier.
04:39And you wouldn't believe it from this shot.
04:42This hit so hard, but I see Big Brother's now asking for a new bat.
04:48Pakistan most probably looking for it.
04:54It is.
05:01There was a big jump here.
05:19It is.
05:21trying to work this fall away on the onside across the line
05:39missing an inside edge and must have gone terribly close to the off stump
05:51oh he's got him straight through the hands of Tim here's an extra cover
06:05so I see Hitchfell having a life putting that ball on the up
06:10as he's used there straight through the hands so it hasn't been a good day for Australia
06:21it's not off, it's not off the middle of that, it's closer running back from mid on
06:27but it's still in two runs
06:38it's a beautiful shot, four runs
06:51such a simple shot looking at it from the Redfield road in
06:56just picked it up
06:58and certainly now the prospect of Australia getting into the semi-final not looking too clever at all
07:04it will require a supreme batting performance from them
07:08this is going to overhaul this Pakistan table
07:12remembering there's still six overs to go
07:20in this field and uh
07:24fours are not picking the ball up semi at mid digit
07:27but again we've got to be seen with Hitchfell
07:33we are on the visit to the left-hander was in Raja
07:36there was 50 to the left-hander was it down
07:52and most entertaining news
07:57warm applause from
07:59the crowd now thoroughly enjoying this
08:01most entertaining going
08:03Now we've got to have two from Yallop and another one from Bordas who can beat the 60 overs.
08:162.49 for five.
08:18That's a big foul with 52.
08:27I don't think Yallop's got enough goods now, he doesn't know where to put them.
08:32That is a superbly close shot.
08:36Before the man at cover being put down square, there was a deep mid-off and he placed it right between there.
08:53Perfect placing, aching the face for that and then just carving that ball through the great big gap in the covers there.
09:0153 to five.
09:02Vic Bell goes on to 56.
09:08The last 50 runs in fact coming up in half an hour.
09:15Alan Hurst above his 12th and last over.
09:22Well, what have you found out, Matt?
09:28That's a Vic Bell going way outside the left jump.
09:31A goal, I think, kicking totally middle and off.
09:38Just watch where he goes, see.
09:40Way outside the left jump.
09:41Plenty of room.
09:42Four runs.
09:43And here's his dismissal once again.
09:57Trying to lock the ball over the mid-wicket boundary, but he got two questions.
10:12And the substitute fieldman out there is Gavin Watmore.
10:18Asif Iqbal born on June 6, 1943 in Hyderabad, India.
10:27Asif Iqbal was more than just a talented cricketer.
10:30He was a pioneer who played a key role in shaping Pakistan cricket during its formative years on the international stage.
10:37Starting his career as a baller, he gradually transformed into a dependable top-order bestman, known for his stylish stroke play, quick running between the wickets and calm presence under pressure.
10:48He was a prominent all-rounder for Pakistan during the 1960s and 1970s.
10:53A right-handed bestman and a right-arm medium-paced baller, he was renowned for his stylish stroke play and tactical acumen.
11:01Asif Iqbal captained Pakistan in both test and one-day international formats, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's cricketing legacy.
11:09In ODIs, Asif Iqbal featured in 10 matches between 1973 and 1979.
11:15He amassed 330 runs at an impressive average of 55, with a top score of 62.
11:21His consistent performance included five half-centuries, and he maintained a strike rate of 70.81.
11:28With the ball, he delivered 592 balls, claiming 16 wickets at an average of 23.62.
11:35His best bowling figures were 4 for 56, and he maintained an economy rate of 3.83 runs per hour.
11:42Asif Iqbal all-round capabilities were instrumental in Pakistan's early success in international cricket.
11:48His leadership and performances laid the groundwork for the team's future achievements.
11:53Beyond his playing days, Asif Iqbal continued to contribute to the sports, including serving as a match referee,
12:00further cementing his role as a cricketing luminary.
12:03In the 1979 World Cup, his leadership skills were evident as he guided a young Pakistani side into the semifinals of the tournament.
12:12Pakistan's best performance in the World Cup at that time.
12:15Off the field, Asif Iqbal remained connected with cricket.
12:18He was known for his cricketing intellect and was highly respected both at home and abroad.
12:24Asif Iqbal was a complete cricketer, an elegant bestman, a youthful baller, a sharp fielder, and above all, a thoughtful leader.
12:32His contribution to Pakistan cricket remains an important chapter in the country's sporting history.
