Step back in time to October 1998, when Australian opener Michael Slater delivered one of his finest Test innings against a tough Pakistan bowling attack on their home turf in Rawalpindi.
In the first innings of the First Test, Slater showed true grit, patience, and class to score a brilliant 108 runs off 238 balls, spending nearly 5 hours at the crease (298 minutes). Facing high-quality bowlers and a challenging pitch, Slater mixed caution with aggression—smashing 12 boundaries and 1 six, maintaining a strike rate of 45.37.
This video is a tribute to Michael Slater’s memorable hundred, showcasing why he was one of Australia’s most entertaining and fearless openers in Test history. From textbook cover drives to gutsy pulls, this innings had it all.
We also dive into Slater’s playing style, career stats, and what made him such a vital part of Australia's golden era in cricket.
🎧 Sit back and enjoy this nostalgic cricket moment and enjoy the Michael Slater 108 off 238 Balls 298 Mins 12 Fours 1 Six S R 45 37 vs Pakistan First innings of First Test at Rawalpindi in Oct 1998.
I hope you like the video of Michael Slater's Heroic Hundred Against Pakistan | First Test 1998 at Rawalpindi .
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In the first innings of the First Test, Slater showed true grit, patience, and class to score a brilliant 108 runs off 238 balls, spending nearly 5 hours at the crease (298 minutes). Facing high-quality bowlers and a challenging pitch, Slater mixed caution with aggression—smashing 12 boundaries and 1 six, maintaining a strike rate of 45.37.
This video is a tribute to Michael Slater’s memorable hundred, showcasing why he was one of Australia’s most entertaining and fearless openers in Test history. From textbook cover drives to gutsy pulls, this innings had it all.
We also dive into Slater’s playing style, career stats, and what made him such a vital part of Australia's golden era in cricket.
🎧 Sit back and enjoy this nostalgic cricket moment and enjoy the Michael Slater 108 off 238 Balls 298 Mins 12 Fours 1 Six S R 45 37 vs Pakistan First innings of First Test at Rawalpindi in Oct 1998.
I hope you like the video of Michael Slater's Heroic Hundred Against Pakistan | First Test 1998 at Rawalpindi .
#MichaelSlater #CricketHighlights #AUSvsPAK #TestCricket #CricketLegends #RawalpindiTest #SlaterCentury #AustralianCricket #CricketHistory #CricketFlashback
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00:00A competitive and whole-hearted cricketer, Michael Slater was known for his fearless and
00:05attacking style at the top of the order.
00:08Always eager to take the ballers on, Michael Slater brought energy and intent every time
00:13he walked out to open the inning for Australia.
00:16His stroke play was adventurous, yet calculated and he played some memorable knocks that set
00:21the tone for many Australian victories.
00:24One such outstanding innings came against Pakistan in the first test at Rawalpindi.
00:29Back in October 1998, in testing subcontinent conditions where the ball was gripping and
00:35the ballers had the edge, Michael Slater stood tall and delivered a gritty century.
00:40He scored a solid 108 runs, facing 238 balls and spending 298 minutes at the crease.
00:48It was an innings of patience, concentration and a mental toughness, qualities that are
00:52crucial for any successful test opener.
00:55Michael Slater's knock was not just about survival, it was about building a foundation.
01:00He struck 12 crisp fours and a one clean six, picking the right deliveries to put away.
01:05His strike rate of 45.37 might not sound quick by the modern standards, but in the context
01:12of the match, it was exactly what Australia needed.
01:15He sucked up the pressure saw of the new ball and slowly turned the tide in Australia's favour.
01:21For Cricket Award, this 100 is a moment worth revisiting, a fine blend of class, courage and determination
01:27from a player who always wore his heart on his sleeve.
01:31I'll hit the left wing.
01:32I'm so excited.
01:33For Cricket Award, this is a sport that really was in the middle of class.
01:35Here is the top 10 with a bikini.
01:36I have the best results in the back of the title.
01:37My bad guy behind the back of the wall, Thiago Slater.
01:38The special night have the best results.
01:39When the yourself was in the back of the Centre, the course was in the back of the
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01:55The classic one was in the middle of the street.
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06:00and that is also his 50, a well played 50 by Michael Slater.
06:07A very fine ball.
06:15But at no stage of innings, from the first ball till now, Michael Slater
06:20is playing a very fine confident innings.
06:24At no stage was in trouble whatsoever.
06:30And that's the late cut.
06:33They get two.
06:37Catch it!
06:40But four runs straight away.
06:42First ball, off the tee.
06:45Down the wicket goes Slater and bang, four runs.
06:51That is, Umar, what you said is now correct.
06:54The first ball, he tried to make it a volley, didn't do it,
06:57but still played his shot, although it is absolutely safe.
07:00Bang again, four runs.
07:05This is a much better shot.
07:07In fact, this is the sixth.
07:08Yes, this is the sixth.
07:10Hurbly hit.
07:11Often that you see a sixth hit to extra cover.
07:14Very rare.
07:15Very rare.
07:16A very difficult shot.
07:17Last time I saw one hit was by uh...
07:23Richard.
07:24It is easy to hit towards mid half and mid-on.
07:25Long off, but extra cover is a very difficult shot.
07:27That is a superb hit.
07:29This time there will be at least three if the ball doesn't get to the rope.
07:45It's slowing down but it does cross the rope right now and that's four more to Australia.
07:52We'll move on to 182 for three and later on to 93.
08:00You know in a situation like this again the approach should be again on one side I thought a fast bowler particularly of the quality of Matima comes
08:13and on the other side the spinner that would do much better than having two spinners on both the ends.
08:19The narrowest 90s as they call it.
08:27And this time he's got him away.
08:29Will he get his 100?
08:30He will.
08:31He's going to cross the rope and it does so now that Slater's 100.
08:34A very fine inning by Slater.
08:36One is Australia will require him to stay there and get the rounds which he's done.
08:42The blight and the Australian just moved in the court.
08:45Twill with the public on the second day on the first best match and Australia's first match.
08:51Remember he got 100 here at the same round in the last series.
08:55So well done Slater.
08:57A very fine inning by Slater.
09:01When he came in he showed his class to the first ball that he played.
09:06Paring the time that he was close to 100 I think the innings that he played is an indication that he is a class player indeed.
09:18He played in ming which showed both aggression and difference.
09:23And the way he's running he knows the ball is going towards the boundary.
09:27There it is.
09:28He knew he would cross the rope and look at the thrill.
09:32Well he indeed deserves all this and that is why he got big gap.
09:39This will get him at least two as Amaswe gets to it now.
09:51Two more to Slater.
09:56And there he is.
09:58Taking up a wicket.
10:00Slater coming down the wicket.
10:02Trying to push him into the tower region straight to the fielder there.
10:06So that is the break key the Pakistan skipper was looking for.
10:10226 for four.
10:13And Slater walking back to the pavilion.
10:16And Mahmoud's land strikes for Parkwood.
10:18Mahmoud's land tossing it up.
10:20So the town down.
10:21The pitch drives uppishly.
10:24Is that Mahmoud to the sea?
10:28It is the same mistake that was made by a young other Mahmoud.
10:34Facing a quality Pakistan attack, which included fastballers and spinners skilled at exploiting
10:44home condition.
10:45Michael Slater inning was a brilliant example of how to bat with control and compoyer.
10:50He mixed solid defense with calculated aggression, never letting the ballers dictate terms for
10:56too long.
10:57Born in New South Wales, Michael Slater made his test debut in 1993 and quickly became one
11:03of the most entertaining openers in world cricket.
11:06With the high back lift and quick footwork, he had all the tools to take on both pace and spin.
11:12Whether it was a cut shot off the back foot or a lofty drive down the ground, his strokes
11:17were always pleasing to the eye.
11:19This 100 against Pakistan was a fine example of how an opener should play in testing condition.
11:25It shows Slater's growth as the best man, combining aggression with patience and flair
11:30with focus.
11:31Over his career, Michael Slater played 74 test matches, scoring over 5,000 runs at an average
11:37of close to 43.
11:38With 14 centuries to his name, he may have had his ups and downs, but when he got going,
11:44there were few batter sides in world cricket.
11:47Michael Slater was not just a cricketer, he was an entertainer at the Currys.
11:52His raw energy, aggressive intent and passion for the games made him a fan favorite.
11:57That 100 at Rawalpindi in 1998 was just one of many innings where he proved his worth as
12:03a true test opener.
12:04For lovers of classic test cricket, Slater's innings are always worth a watch.
12:08So, next time you talk about great Australian openers, don't forget the man who brought
12:13fair, fight and fire, that is Michael Slater.