Cricket On This Day

FAQ – Cricket Events in March

Q1: What are some of the most memorable cricket events that happened in March?

A: March has witnessed many historic cricket moments, including:

• March 1, 2003 – Australia’s dominant victory over Sri Lanka in the World Cup.
• March 12, 2006 – The famous 438-run chase by South Africa against Australia, the highest-ever successful ODI chase.
• March 23, 1996 – Sri Lanka winning their first-ever Cricket World Cup.

Q2: Which cricketers were born in March?

A: Some notable cricketers born in March include:

• Sachin Tendulkar (March 24, 1973) – India’s legendary batter.
• Steve Smith (March 2, 1989) – One of Australia’s greatest modern Test batters.
• Shaun Tait (March 22, 1983) – Australian fast bowler known for his extreme pace.

Q3: Which major cricket records were set in March?

A: Some major records include:

• March 12, 2006 – South Africa chased down 434 against Australia in Johannesburg, the highest successful ODI chase.
• March 4, 2018 – Nathan Lyon became the first bowler to take 300 Test wickets with an economy rate under 3.0.
• March 17, 2007 – Ireland shocked Pakistan in the ICC World Cup, knocking them out of the tournament.

Q4: What are some unforgettable Test matches played in March?

A: Some unforgettable Test matches in March include:

• March 1-5, 1971 – Sunil Gavaskar made his Test debut for India against the West Indies.
• March 14-18, 2001 – India’s historic comeback win against Australia at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, led by VVS Laxman’s 281.
• March 15-19, 2013 – Shikhar Dhawan smashed the fastest Test debut century (187 off 174 balls) against Australia.

Q5: Has any Cricket World Cup final been played in March?

A: Yes, several Cricket World Cup finals have taken place in March, including:

• March 23, 1996 – Sri Lanka won their first-ever World Cup, defeating Australia in the final at Lahore.
• March 29, 2015 – Australia won their fifth World Cup, defeating New Zealand at the MCG.

Q6: What are some famous retirements that happened in March?

A: Some cricketers who retired in March include:

• March 9, 2012 – Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from international cricket.
• March 31, 2011 – Muttiah Muralitharan played his final ODI in the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

Q7: Are there any historic T20 matches in March?

A: Yes, notable T20 matches in March include:

• March 16, 2014 – Netherlands successfully chased 190 in just 13.5 overs against Ireland in the T20 World Cup.
• March 23, 2016 – Virat Kohli’s masterclass (82* off 51) led India to a thrilling T20 World Cup chase against Australia.