A Brief History Of Cricket Downunder

Name: A Brief History Of Cricket Downunder
Released: 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary · Sports

Interviews and archival footage highlight the pivotal transitional period of cricket in the late 80s and early 90s, as previously dominant teams declined and new forces rose to take their place.

2025 · 50m

EPISODE 1

Fortress Australia

Playing cricket in Australia was a challenge - hostile crowds, unpredictable wickets, and a ruthless team. Visitors faced intimidation, but some had tricks up their sleeves.
EPISODE 2

Thrillers

England have Australia on the ropes, but the game goes to the wire. India and Pakistan create a high-stakes grudge match. In Hobart, an underdog makes an unlikely bid for victory.
EPISODE 3

Out Of Left Field

Join us on a romp through jaw-dropping moments - the piglet and duck invasion, the aluminium bat controversy, and an unexpected jaw-breaking incident.
EPISODE 4

The Pace Race

In the '80s, legendary fast bowlers ruled - Australia fielding two lethal but aging pacemen, while the West Indies with a quartet of cool and very fast, deadly bowling weapons.
EPISODE 5

One Of A Kind

The '80s cricket scene was a stage for big personalities, cult heroes, and entertaining villains. With more money and power, players expressed freedom on and off the field.
EPISODE 6

One Day Revolution

The 80's saw the rise of not only the one-day format but night cricket. Australia was a special place as it had mega venues, some that could turn on lights.