Step back in time to February 1985 at Carisbrook, Dunedin, to witness a masterclass in medium-pace bowling. While Sir Richard Hadlee often grabbed the headlines, Ewen "The Barnacle" Chatfield was the engine room of the New Zealand bowling attack.
In the 1st Innings of the 3rd Test against Pakistan, Chatfield delivered a legendary performance of stamina and precision. Bowling 26 overs with 5 maidens, he finished with figures of 3 for 65, claiming the crucial wickets of Qasim Umar, Anil Dalpat, and Azeem Hafeez.
This video explores the grit and accuracy of a bowler who survived a near-death experience on the pitch to become one of the most reliable opening partners in cricket history. From his partnership with Hadlee to his humble life as a taxi driver in Wellington, we celebrate the career of the Naenae Express.
Match: Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 3rd Test
Date: February 1985
Venue: Carisbrook, Dunedin
Figures: 26-5-65-3
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