Greg Chappell Australians, and a great innings from Kiwi opener Bruce Edgar narrowed the target to 15 with one over to play. Chappell's younger brother, Trevor, a batting all-rounder who specialised in bowling at the end of an innings, delivered the final over. From the first five balls, Trevor Chappell took two for 8, leaving the new batsman (Brian McKechnie) to score a six to tie the game. At this point, Greg Chappell intervened, told his brother to deliver the ball along the ground (i.e. underarm) and he then informed the umpire to let the batsman know of the change of bowling
Trevor Chappell third test side, promoted to number three. This match passed into legend. Chappell scored 27 over 161 minutes, helping Australia to a first innings total of 401 – notably taking part in a 94 run partnership with John Dyson. England were dismissed for 174, Kim Hughes enforced the follow on and at one stage England were 7–135 in response. Then Ian Botham began one of the most famous counter-attacks in test cricket, scoring 149 not out and helping England reach 356. Chappell was never called upon to bowl. Australia had to score 130 to win. Chappell came to the wicket