Watch: Curtly Ambrose wrecks Australian batting order with a spell of 7/1

Watch: Curtly Ambrose wrecks Australian batting order with a spell of 7/1: West Indies, before the 2000s, had never faced shortage in fast bowling talents, and Ambrose was one of the last of the breed which defined West Indies bowling of 70s and 80s. And what a bowler he was.

Gifted with some genuine pace and a height of 6 feet 7, he had all the attributes a fast bowler needed. And Curtly Ambrose did justice to his talent, picking up 405 wickets in Test cricket at an unbelievable average of 20.99.

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His best was always reserved for Australia, and in this video, you will watch one of the greatest ever spells bowled by a bowler. In 1993, on a Perth pitch which had a reputation of “Graveyard for the visitors”, Ambrose gave a performance which no cricket fan would ever forget.

Australia started of decently, and at 85 for 2, they were looking to post a decent score to defend in the series decider. But what they didn’t expect was a ferocious spell from an aggressive fast bowler. Ambrose, who had a dream series until then, taking 24 wickets in 4 matches; he went ahead to make it even better, as he bowled with unbelievable accuracy and hostile pace. The Australians were left stumped and were caught off guard as to, to how should they deal with this man’s bowling. Australia faced an almighty collapse, getting bowled out for just 119. Eventually West Indies bagged the match and the series, and Walsh was declared the Man of the Match as well as the Player of the Series.

Watch: Curtly Ambrose wrecks Australian batting order with a spell of 7/1: