Sir Richard Hadlee's incredible haul of wickets in Brisbane 30 years ago is part of cricket folklore.
His nine for 52 set the stage for New Zealand's historic test series victory against Australia.
If it is not part of the school syllabus, then perhaps it should be. At the very least it ought to be compulsory to view the highlights online.
But while Hadlee's performance is the first thing cricket fans remember about the 1985 series, there were many other fine efforts.
Former test opener Bruce Edgar fondly recalls the taxing team effort in Perth.
''There were a lot of good performances from a lot of guys in the team - obviously Richard Hadlee's haul of wickets in Brisbane,'' Edgar said.
''But when you look throughout the series, there were great contributions from a lot of players.''
''To be one-all going into the last test in Perth and then getting over the line there was outstanding.
''Perth was interesting because the whole ground had been relaid and it was quite a different ground to what we had become accustomed to. The outfield was very spongy - it was like running on a peach and guys were getting extremely sore legs.
''The bowlers found it very, very hard to run in on. And when you hit the ball through the outfield, there was hardly any value for your shots.''
The going was slow, very slow. In nearly 30 hours of cricket, there were just 39 boundaries and two sixes struck.
Australia had been dismissed for 203 and New Zealand's reply was patient - it needed to be.
Edgar was in his element. The left-hander is remembered for his ability to graft out runs and he did just that.
He top-scored with 74, batting through the second day. In total, he faced 291 deliveries in a typically gritty and determined innings to help the visitors reach 299.
Martin Crowe's equally patient innings of 71 was also instrumental in building a very useful lead.
Allan Border led his side's fightback with a resolute 83, leaving New Zealand needing 164 for the win.
Hadlee had bowled 39 overs in Australia's second innings, taking six for 90.
His 15-wicket haul in Brisbane was some effort but he had to work a lot harder in Perth and that is where the series was won.
''We had a team with a lot of resolve and quite a bit of experience. Guys knew their jobs and went about their business in a very professional manner, given we weren't in the professional era then.''
Fast-forward three decades and Edgar sees a lot of similarities between the 1985 series and the one coming up next month.
Australia is rebuilding while New Zealand is playing some entertaining cricket and should not be intimidated by the size of the challenge ahead.
''The Aussie team is going to be a whole bunch of new faces with a lot to prove,'' Edgar said.
''I think if our guys can play the way they have been playing, which has been very consistent, they shouldn't be daunted by the challenge.''
''They probably have the best chance in 30 years.''
The Black Caps will lean on the likes of Trent Boult and Kane Williamson to have an impact in the series and, while they are no Hadlee and Crowe, ''they are certainly heading in the right direction when it comes to international recognition'', Edgar said.
''Kane Williamson is right up there. He can play in all conditions. He has a fantastic temperament and Trent Boult has really shot up the ladder pretty quickly as well.
''He is the guy that brings a real difference. He has pace and swings it. It is a good combination, really.''
Perhaps even a winning combination.












