Trevor Chappell keep his place in the squad for the finals. In the second final Chappell took 2–21. He is most remembered for what happened in the third final. Chappell became infamous after bowling an underarm delivery when playing for Australia during a match against New Zealand in 1981. The teams were contesting the third final of the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup. New Zealand needed to score six runs to tie the match. Not wanting to risk this, Greg Chappell, Australia's captain and Chappell's brother, asked Trevor Chappell how his underarm bowling was. When Trevor Chappell replied that he didn't
Trevor Chappell the odds were getting longer. So when it did happen, it was a great thrill." Greg Chappell chose not to tour England in 1981 and there was much speculation over who would take his spot at number three in the batting line up. During the early stages of the tour it was thought Martin Kent would take his place at number three and Chappell only play one dayers and tour games. However Kent displayed poor form while Chappell was more consistent – 47 against Somerset and 91 against Gloucestershire. As the tour went on Chappell was not in particularly good