Ewen chatfield 3 for 57 vs Pakistan 1984-85
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00:00Even Chatfield delivered a tidy and disciplined spell, picking up 3 for 57 in the first tests
00:05against Pakistan at Lahore during the 1984-85 series.
00:10His efforts were instrumental in dismantling a strong Pakistani batting lineup, bundling
00:15them out for just 221 runs in their first innings.
00:19The lanky fast medium baller showcased superb control over line and length, consistently
00:23troubling the batters.
00:25Let's rewind the clock and watch this brilliant spell in action.
00:48There's a fine delivery from the very first ball.
00:53He was right on the target, ball pitching slightly offside the off stump and leaving a card there.
01:00I don't think Carder was in line of the ball and got an outsider.
01:03Well, it's a funny game.
01:04I think he just stood there and waved his bat.
01:07Yesterday, I mean, he tried so hard, Chatfield.
01:10Now he comes on, he bowls his first ball and he gets the wicket.
01:13Amazing.
01:14There it is.
01:15Once again, Chatfield bowling and that is short and going away.
01:19And Fadir...
01:20He missed the line.
01:21Yes.
01:22Missed the line.
01:23And Kony saying thank you very much.
01:24He just stood there and he played.
01:26Wait.
01:27And that is out.
01:33Caught in the second slip by Kony.
01:38This was a low catch, unlike the one of which dismissed Abdul Qadir.
01:44And that's the...
02:13Even Chetfield was a reliable and skillful right-arm, fast-medium baller, who served
02:20the New Zealand cricket with distinction from the mid-1970s to late-1980s.
02:25He was known for his accuracy, stamina and unwavering discipline.
02:29Chetfield was the perfect foil to the legendary Richard Hadley, forming one of the most consistent
02:35new ball partnership in New Zealand Test history.
02:38Although he did not have extra space, Chetfield relied on tight lines, subtle movement of
02:43the seam and relentless pressure to wear down batters.
02:46Even Chetfield played 43 Test matches for New Zealand, taking 123 wickets at an average
02:52of 32.17, with the best-inning figure of 6 for 73, including 3x5 wicket ball.
02:58His ability to ball long economical spells made him a captain's asset, especially in helpful
03:04conditions.
03:05While he rarely grabbed the headlines, his contributions were vital in building pressure and creating
03:10breakthroughs for the team.
03:12In addition to his test exploits, Chetfield also featured in 114 ODIs, further showcasing
03:18his durability and a value as a dependable workhorse in New Zealand's base attack.
03:23Even Chetfield had a very scary and forgettable Test debut against England in Auckland during
03:28the 1974-75 season.
03:31But sadly not because of his cricket.
03:33While bravely batting at number 11, he was hit on the head by a fast bouncer from Peter Lever.
03:38The blow was so serious that his heart stopped and he also sweated his tongue.
03:44Thankfully England's physiotherapist Bernard Thomas acted quickly.
03:48He gave him mouth-to-mouth breathing and heart massage, which saved his life.
03:52Chetfield was taken to the hospital immediately and luckily he woke up about an hour later.
04:02Chetfield was taken to the hospital and he called this hospital.
04:08He said, when she went back home to the hospital, he went away from the hospital.
04:09He said, the hospital was taken to the hospital in the hospital.
04:11He said, she couldn't take all his hands.
04:13But he said, just after a minute.
04:14He said, it's hard to find a way.
04:15But he's in the hospital.
04:17They've been in October while he said, the hospital was taken.