Relive the brilliance of Bruce Yardley, Australia’s underrated spin wizard, as he weaves magic in Kandy during the Only Test against Sri Lanka in April 1983. In this historic match, Yardley claimed a stunning 5 wickets for 88 runs in 25 overs in the first innings, followed by 2 more wickets in the second innings, helping Australia secure a thumping victory by an innings and 38 runs.
Known for his classical off-spin, Yardley used flight, guile, and sharp bounce to dismantle the Sri Lankan batting lineup on a turning track. This performance was a textbook example of how to bowl with control and craft in subcontinent conditions.
Watch every wicket from this memorable spell and appreciate the genius of a bowler who made the ball talk. Yardley’s contribution in this match not only sealed the game for Australia but also remains one of the standout moments of his international career.
🧢 About Bruce Yardley:
Former Australian cricketer (1947–2019)
Played 33 Tests, 126 wickets
Renowned for dismissing top batsmen like Sunil Gavaskar multiple times
Later served as a coach and spin mentor
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I hope you like the video of Bruce Yardely 5 for 88 in 25 Overs vs Sri Lanka Only Test at Kandy in April 1983. Bruce Yardley’s Vintage Spin | 5 Wickets vs Sri Lanka in Kandy (1983)
Known for his classical off-spin, Yardley used flight, guile, and sharp bounce to dismantle the Sri Lankan batting lineup on a turning track. This performance was a textbook example of how to bowl with control and craft in subcontinent conditions.
Watch every wicket from this memorable spell and appreciate the genius of a bowler who made the ball talk. Yardley’s contribution in this match not only sealed the game for Australia but also remains one of the standout moments of his international career.
🧢 About Bruce Yardley:
Former Australian cricketer (1947–2019)
Played 33 Tests, 126 wickets
Renowned for dismissing top batsmen like Sunil Gavaskar multiple times
Later served as a coach and spin mentor
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I hope you like the video of Bruce Yardely 5 for 88 in 25 Overs vs Sri Lanka Only Test at Kandy in April 1983. Bruce Yardley’s Vintage Spin | 5 Wickets vs Sri Lanka in Kandy (1983)
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00:00Let's rewind to April 1983, the Pichircu city of Kandy played host to a historic clash
00:06as Sri Lanka faced Australia in their only test of the series.
00:10And it was here that the willy of spinner Bruce Yardley delivered a spell straight out
00:14of a cricketing dream.
00:16In the first innings, Bruce Yardley rolled up his sleeves, took the ball, and spun a
00:20masterclass, 5 for 88 in 25 hours.
00:23With precision flight and turn, he outforked the Sri Lankan batters one by one.
00:28Bruce Pfeiffer was the turning point that ensured the hosts were bowled out for 271 when they
00:33looked set for much more.
00:35In the second innings, he also returned to add two more wickets for 78 runs, tightening the
00:40screw further and handing Australia a thumping victory by an innings and 38 runs.
00:45It was a spell that had everything control, variety, and that classic Aussie's grit, a
00:50performance that reminded us why Bruce Yardley was a true artist with the ball.
00:55Now let's relive that mesmerizing spell, Bruce Yardley, 5 for 88.
00:59Sit back and enjoy the magic.
01:06Sre-Lanka, after 70 minutes of betting, 46 for 3.
01:13Yardley bolts to Madhu Galle, and he's out, he's caught and bowled by Yardley, the ball,
01:19Yardley held it back fractionally.
01:21Madhu Galle going for the drive, played early, and Yardley takes the return catch.
01:26So, just when Madhu Galle seemed to be settling in with his keeper Mendez, he's been caught
01:33and bowled by Yardley for 9, and Sri Lanka now 46 for 4, and certainly Australia doing themselves
01:41proud today.
01:42Mendez must be a very varied man.
01:47...to Tulip Mendez.
01:58And he's out.
02:08Well, that was most unfortunate indeed for Sri Lanka.
02:111.42, and the next wicket falls, that of Dilip Mendez off the bowling of Yardley.
02:19A 96-run partnership between Ranatunga and Mendez made that just one mistake of lofting that ball
02:29to mid-off, and Hooks, of course, made no mistake about it.
02:36Faces Yardley.
02:39He's lofted this one, but Hogan is there and is second to catch.
02:45A beautiful running catch.
02:50Hogan had to cover about, about 15 to 20 yards.
02:55Look at the players running out into the outfield to congratulate him.
03:00A very rare and good catch.
03:03Sri Lanka, 220 for 6.
03:06Out for...
03:10...transit now from the southern end, to bowl to Ranatunga.
03:15Ranatunga swings and he's going to be out, he's caught.
03:17He's going to be caught.
03:19Yes, and there, Ranatunga, a rush of blood to his head.
03:23And that's Wessels at Midwikert, Ranatunga on 90, swinging wildly at Yardley with his head thrown there,
03:32and at the end of a fine knock by this very talented young batsman.
03:39Yardley to Guy D'Alvis.
03:46Well, Guy D'Alvis goes back, apparently batten pad, good lint ball by Yardley.
03:522.47 then for 8 wikits Sri Lanka, 2.47.
04:17When you talk about Australia's rich history of spinballing, Bruce Yardley is a name that deserved for more limelight.
04:24A crafty offspinner with a golden arm, Bruce Yardley was not just about spinning the ball.
04:29He was a thinker, a tactician, and above all, a fighter representing Australia in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
04:38Bruce Yardley brought his own flair to the art of offspin at a time when fastballers ruled the roast.
04:44Bruce Yardley made his test debut in 1978 and went on to play 33 tests and 7 ODIs for Australia, picking up 126 test wikits with his clever offspin.
04:55Known for his high arm action, subtle changes in flight, and ability to extract bounds even on unresponsive tracks, Bruce Yardley was a nightmare for batters who liked to play aggressive shots.
05:07Aside from his bowling, Bruce Yardley was also a handy lower order batsman and an enthusiastic team player.
05:14He even once dismissed Sunil Gwaskar, one of the greatest openers ever, four times in one series, a feat not many ballers could claim.
05:22After retiring, Bruce Yardley remained deeply connected to cricket.
05:25He became a respected coach, mentioning spinners and working in various roles, including a coaching time with the Sri Lankan national team.
05:33He was widely praised for his sharp cricketing brain and passion for nurturing talent.
05:37Bruce Yardley passed away in 2019, but his legacy as a bold, brainy, and skillful spinner,
05:43lives on in the hearts of cricket fans.
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05:49Thanks for watching.