Series
A Brief History of Cricket Down Under
“Dives into the history and development of cricket in Australia over the years.”
Documentary
A three-part journey through Australian cricket’s rise from the challenges of the 1980s to the dominance of the 2000s, exploring legendary players, fierce rivalries, unforgettable matches and the defining moments that shaped a cricketing powerhouse.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 11 epS2 · 11 epS3 · 11 ep
The series looks at Australian cricket during the 1980s, a period of change and rebuilding. It covers the rise of important players, major matches, rivalries and the events that helped shape Australia's future in international cricket.
1Fortress Australia7 Dec 2023 · 51mThe intimidating Australian home environment of the 1980s; Australia's fast-bowling attack, hostile crowds and difficult wickets.
2Thrillers14 Dec 2023 · 56mDramatic, close finishes from 1980s international cricket, including matches that went down to the final moments.
3Out of Left Field21 Dec 2023 · 52mUnusual and unexpected incidents from 1980s cricket — moments that seemed almost unbelievable after more than a century of international cricket.
4The Pace Race28 Dec 2023 · 53mThe explosion of fast bowling: Australia's older pace stars and the legendary West Indies four-man pace attack.
5One Of a Kind4 Jan 2024 · 54mExceptional personalities and players who became cricket icons through more than simply statistics.
6One Day Revolution11 Jan 2024 · 55mThe transformation of limited-overs cricket and the development of ODI cricket as a major form of the game.
7Master Blaster18 Jan 2024 · 54mThe great run-scorers of the decade and the batsmen who dominated attacks.
8Gaining The Edge25 Jan 2024 · 55mReverse swing, slow bowling, bat technology and team culture — innovations that gave teams an advantage.
9Rivals1 Feb 2024 · 53mThe increasingly competitive and professional nature of international cricket in the 1980s.
10The Leadership Factor8 Feb 2024 · 57mThe captains and leadership styles that shaped teams during the decade.
11The Underarm Ball15 Feb 2024 · 55mAustralia vs New Zealand, MCG, 1 February 1981 — Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery to Brian McKechnie.
Details
- Created by
- Niki Hamilton
- First aired
- 7 Dec 2023
- Last aired
- 22 Feb 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Prime Video, Foxtel
- Episodes
- 33
- Votes
- 4 on TMDB
Cast
Cam RalphNarrator
