Sikander Bakhat 4 for 34 vs Australia MCG 2nd Match in 1981-82

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🎯 Relive one of the finest bowling spells from Pakistan's golden cricket era! In this rare classic from the 1981 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, Sikander Bakht bowled a stunning spell of 4 for 34 in 10 overs against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.  With sharp seam movement and disciplined bowling, Bakht tore through the Aussie lineup in front of 20,000 spectators, restricting them to just 209 for 9 in 50 overs. This brilliant performance paved the way for a 4-wicket victory for Pakistan.  📺 Watch this forgotten gem of Pakistan cricket history and witness how Sikander Bakht outclassed Australia on their home turf.  🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment, and Subscribe for more classic cricket moments!   #SikanderBakht #PakistanCricket #ClassicCricket #MCG1981 #WorldSeriesCup #4for34 #CricketLegends #PakvsAus #80sCricket #CricketHistory   I hope you like the video of Sikander Bakhat 4 for 34: Best ODI Career Spell vs. Australia, MCG, 2nd Match in 1981-82.

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00:00Under the crisp Melbourne skies on November 22, 1981, in the heart of iconic Cricket Stadium

00:06, Sikander Bhakt delivered one of the most memorable spells of his limited-hours

00:12career.

00:13It was the second match of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup, a clash between Pakistan

00:18and Australia that promised intensity and Sikander Bhakt made sure it delivered.

00:24In front of a lively crowd of nearly 20,000 spectators, the tall right-arm Seymour from

00:29Karachi hit the perfect lengths on a surface that demanded discipline.

00:34With unwavering focus and a rhythmic run-up, Sikander Bhakt rattled through the Australian

00:38line-up, returning a splendid figure of 4-for-34 in his 10 overs, including a well-earned maiden.

00:45This was his best ODI performance.

00:47So let's revisit this golden spell from Sikander Bhakt, an effort that encapsulates the art

00:52of controlled seam-balling and Pakistan fighting spirit in the early 1980s.

00:58Well, Greg Chappell's gone anyway.

01:07They're going for the double play.

01:10Greg Chappell caught that mid-off by Wazim Raja, who then threw down the stumps to try

01:18and get Darling out as well.

01:20It was certainly a rather casual attempt at the catch there by Wazim Raja.

01:26He must have felt that he always had it covered.

01:28And in his excitement, he's thrown out the middle stump as well.

01:32And Greg Chappell isn't happy with himself at all.

01:35Darling was in, but would have been out because he jumped just before the ball hit the stumps.

01:41Well, almost a great catch.

01:48That's a great catch.

01:50I was almost certain he nicked that.

01:53He did.

01:54He got his glove around it.

01:55He couldn't hold it.

01:56He went very, very wide to his left.

01:59It was a fairly substantial nick.

02:00And just watch that ball.

02:02And that glove goes out.

02:03It goes in.

02:04And now it comes out as he hits the ground.

02:06Well, almost a great catch.

02:10A big deflection there from Alan Borda and he didn't do well to get a glove around.

02:15He seemed to have caught it.

02:16And then as he went over his gloves, in the roll, out of pot.

02:21Seconder to Darling.

02:27It's in the air and he's out.

02:28He's took that out.

02:29The safra is building a short mid-wicket.

02:31And that's the end of a pretty good hand there by Rick Darling.

02:35He's bowled him.

02:46Pauline bowled.

02:47That one keeping just a little bit low.

02:48For some reason, Alan Borda decided to stay back on his crease instead of coming forward.

02:53And comprehensively bowled there by Sir Kenner.

02:56Let's have a look at this.

02:57I have a suspicion that Borda plays across this ball, trying to hit it on the leg side.

03:02Not bad, but he's on the back foot.

03:05The ball, as Tony Gregg said, just keeping a little bit low.

03:08Passing between bat and pad.

03:10He left the gap.

03:11He left the gate open.

03:12So he's out.

03:13Bow by Sir Kenner.

03:144-6.

03:15And Australia's fourth which has fallen for 80.

03:21Well, that's high and deep down at the outfield.

03:23He jasses underneath that and he's got him.

03:25No, he hasn't.

03:26My goodness, he's dropped it.

03:27He should have caught that.

03:31And it looks like he might have pulled a muscle.

03:32Well, he certainly didn't catch it.

03:34Not only should he have caught it, Tony should have nearly swallowed it.

03:38Bruce Yardley looking for the big hit.

03:40Picking it up.

03:41Nice simple catch out there for Ejaz.

03:43We saw Rizwan take two out in that exact spot yesterday and grounding it.

03:48It's in the air and this could be out.

03:49It's Madasa underneath it.

03:50And he's got him.

03:51Yes, he's got him.

03:52That one went high and wide out towards Feepland.

03:53We're getting Madasa.

03:54Making no mistake.

03:55He can use.

03:56A little frustrated there.

03:57Lost a bit of the strike.

03:58Sean Graff couldn't give it to him.

03:59And then finally falling in this man.

04:01Looking for the big hit.

04:02The outfield hit.

04:03Madasa certainly put the short ones in.

04:04He's a bit nervous out there.

04:05Look at those feet moving.

04:06Like a tap dancer.

04:07And then taking it under the chest.

04:08They've scored on 209.

04:10Every wicket he took was a below to the off.

04:12He's got him.

04:13He's got him.

04:14He's got him.

04:15He's got him.

04:16Yes, he's got him.

04:17Yes, he's got him.

04:18That one went high and wide out towards Feepland.

04:19We're getting Madasa.

04:20Making no mistake.

04:21He can use.

04:22A little frustrated there.

04:23Lost a bit of the strike.

04:24Every wicket he took was a below to the Australian batting engine.

04:32Each dismissal nudging the home side further into a corner.

04:36His incisive polling ensured Australia could only manage 209 for 9 in their full quota of

04:4250 overs.

04:43A total that, while respectable, was always going to be achievable if Pakistan's top order

04:49stood firm.

04:50And that they did.

04:51With calm heads and steady partnership, Pakistan eventually chased down the target.

04:56Clinching a fine for wicket victory and scripting a memorable chapter in the World Series Cup's

05:01history.

05:02Sikandar Bakht was a skilled right-arm fast medium baller from Pakistan, who played international

05:07cricket during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

05:11He was known for his consistent line and length.

05:14Sikandar Bakht often troubled batsmen with seam movement and intelligent variation.

05:19While he did not always enjoy the spotlight like some of his other contemporaries, he

05:25was a dependable performer who delivered crucial spells when it mattered.

05:30In one day international, Sikandar Bakht represented Pakistan in 27 matches, taking 33 wickets at

05:37an impressive average of 26.06, with his best bowling figure of 4 for 34.

05:43A performance that came against Australia at the MCG in 1981.

05:48Although his ODI status may appear modest, his role in building early momentum with the

05:53ball and applying pressure made him a valuable asset in the Pakistan bowling line-up during

05:58his era.

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