Australia Wins Sixth Women's T20 World Cup in 2023

Australian women's cricket team celebrates T20 World Cup win.

Australia celebrates after winning their sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title in 2023

2023 – Australia Win Sixth Women's T20 World Cup

Australia continued their dominance in women's cricket by winning their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title, showcasing their all-round brilliance.

2023 – New Zealand's Historic One-Run Test Victory Over England

New Zealand became only the fourth team in history to win a Test after following on, and the second to win by a one-run margin after they beat England on a heart-stopping final day in Wellington to draw the series 1-1. Neil Wagner fittingly took the final wicket, dismissing James Anderson down the leg side.

1983 – Viv Richards' Blistering Knock Secures Improbable Win

West Indies chased down 172 in 26 overs against India in Jamaica, with Viv Richards smashing 61 off just 36 balls to secure an unexpected victory with four balls to spare.

2015 – Kane Williamson's Heroics in a One-Wicket World Cup Thriller

New Zealand edged out Australia in a low-scoring World Cup thriller at Eden Park. Kane Williamson sealed the win with a straight six, after Trent Boult and Mitchell Starc had triggered collapses on both sides.

1981 – The Test That Never Was

England’s tour of West Indies faced turmoil when Guyana revoked Robin Jackman’s visa, leading to the cancellation of the second Test in Georgetown. Jackman debuted in the next Test in Bridgetown.

1957 – Birth of Ian Smith, New Zealand’s Fearless Wicketkeeper

Ian Smith, a dynamic wicketkeeper and powerful hitter, was born. His memorable innings came in 1990 when he smashed 173 off 136 balls against India.

1951 – Karsan Ghavri, Kapil Dev’s Bowling Partner, is Born

Karsan Ghavri, India's left-arm swing bowler, was born. He played a key role in supporting the spinners, maintaining a strike rate of 64 balls per wicket.

1912 – Victor Trumper’s Final Test Innings

Victor Trumper played his last Test innings, scoring 50 against England. It also marked the end of Clem Hill’s career, with both players amassing nearly 7000 Test runs.

2012 – Virat Kohli’s Masterclass Against Sri Lanka

India needed to chase 321 within 40 overs to stay alive in the CB Series. Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 133 off 86 balls led India to a record-breaking chase in just 36.4 overs.

1965 – Terry Jarvis’ Slowest Test Debut Innings

New Zealand opener Terry Jarvis took 125 minutes to score 9 runs on debut against India but recovered in the second innings, later forming a historic 387-run stand with Glenn Turner.

1978 – Derek Randall's Controversial Run-Out

In Christchurch, Derek Randall became only the third player to be dismissed while backing up at the non-striker's end, with Ewen Chatfield running him out without a warning.

1975 – Birth of Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan’s All-Rounder

Azhar Mahmood announced himself with three Test centuries early in his career but struggled for consistency. He later thrived in T20 leagues worldwide.

1985 – Tim Bresnan, England’s Ashes Hero, is Born

Tim Bresnan played a key role in England’s 2010-11 Ashes triumph, taking 11 wickets. His tight bowling also proved crucial in the 2011 World Cup.

1978 – Naved-ul-Hasan’s Rollercoaster Career

Naved-ul-Hasan, a talented Pakistan pacer, had an inconsistent international career due to injuries and controversies, including a ban overturned in 2010.

1978 – Yasir Hameed’s Dream Test Debut

Yasir Hameed became only the second player to score two centuries on Test debut, achieving the feat against Bangladesh in 2003.

1991 – Tendai Chatara’s Match-Winning Spell for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's Tendai Chatara took 5 for 61 in Harare in 2013 to help his team beat Pakistan in a famous Test win. He was also pivotal in Zimbabwe's 2022 T20 World Cup campaign.

1946 – Graham Vivian's Unique First-Class Debut

Graham Vivian made his first-class debut in a Test match against India at just 19 years old, contributing with the bat but struggling with the ball.

1936 – England's Amazing Fightback in the Ashes

England dominated the first two Tests of the 1936-37 Ashes series, only for Australia, led by Don Bradman, to script an astonishing comeback, winning the series 3-2.

1971 – India's First-Ever ODI Match

India played their first-ever ODI match against England at Headingley, Leeds. England won the game by four wickets, but it marked the beginning of India's ODI journey.