Bob Willis produced the bowling spell of his career, 8 for 43, to help England beat Australia at Headingley in 1981 after the odds on an England win had reportedly reached 500-1. For how many runs did Australia's second innings collapse?

Answer Explanation

Chasing just 130 to win, Australia collapsed to 111 all out as Bob Willis took 8 for 43, sealing England's famous 18-run victory in the 1981 Headingley Test.

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