2023 – Australia wins sixth ODI World Cup

Australia defeated India in the 2023 Cricket World Cup final at Ahmedabad, winning their sixth title. Travis Head’s stunning 137 led Australia to a six-wicket victory after restricting India to 240. Pat Cummins’ captaincy and disciplined bowling set up the triumph.

2022 – England wins T20 World Cup

England claimed their second ICC T20 World Cup title, defeating Pakistan in the final at Melbourne. Ben Stokes played a crucial unbeaten knock, guiding England in a tense chase of 138. Sam Curran starred with the ball and was named Player of the Tournament.

2021 – Australia wins maiden T20 World Cup

Australia won their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final at Dubai. Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 77* and David Warner’s 53 powered Australia to an emphatic win, ending their long wait for a T20 world title.

2021 – India’s historic Test series win in Australia

India made history by defeating Australia 2-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, despite injuries to key players. Rishabh Pant’s heroics at the Gabba sealed the series, ending Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the venue.

2019 – England wins first-ever ODI World Cup

England won their first ICC Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord’s. The match ended in a tie, leading to a Super Over, which also tied. England won on boundary count, making it one of the most dramatic cricket matches ever.

2019 – Rohit Sharma’s five centuries in a World Cup

Rohit Sharma created history in the 2019 World Cup by scoring five centuries in a single edition. His exceptional form helped India top the group stage, though they lost to New Zealand in the semi-final.

2018 – Afghanistan plays their first Test match

Afghanistan made their Test debut against India in Bengaluru. While they lost the match, it was a historic milestone for Afghan cricket, marking their rise in the international arena.

2017 – Pakistan wins Champions Trophy

Pakistan stunned India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 at The Oval. Fakhar Zaman’s 114 and Mohammad Amir’s fiery spell helped Pakistan secure a dominant 180-run victory.

2016 – West Indies wins second T20 World Cup

West Indies became the first team to win two ICC T20 World Cups, defeating England in the final. Carlos Brathwaite smashed four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes to seal a thrilling last-over victory.

2015 – Australia wins fifth ODI World Cup

Australia lifted their fifth ICC Cricket World Cup title, beating New Zealand in the final at Melbourne. Mitchell Starc’s lethal bowling and Michael Clarke’s captaincy guided Australia to a dominant victory.

2014 – India dominate Pakistan in World T20

India maintained their World Cup dominance over Pakistan, winning the World T20 opener in Mirpur by seven wickets. Pakistan managed just 130/7, with Amit Mishra’s spin choking them. Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina guided India to a comfortable victory, continuing their unbeaten streak.

2014 – Netherlands stun Ireland in the World T20

Netherlands chased 190 in just 13.5 overs to eliminate Ireland and Zimbabwe from the World T20. They smashed 91 runs in the Powerplay, with Stephan Myburgh’s 17-ball fifty being the second-fastest in T20Is. However, they were bowled out for 39 against Sri Lanka days later.

2011 – India's historic World Cup win

India won the ICC Cricket World Cup after 28 years, defeating Sri Lanka in the final at Wankhede Stadium. Gautam Gambhir’s 97 and MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 91, including the iconic six, led India to victory. This made India the first team to win a World Cup final at home.

2007 – India win the inaugural T20 World Cup

MS Dhoni-led India defeated Pakistan in the final to win the first-ever T20 World Cup. Joginder Sharma’s last-over heroics dismissed Misbah-ul-Haq, securing a thrilling five-run victory. This victory kickstarted the T20 revolution in India, leading to the birth of the IPL.

2003 – India reach the World Cup final

India, led by Sourav Ganguly, reached the World Cup final for the first time since 1983. Sachin Tendulkar dominated the tournament with 673 runs, but in the final, Australia’s Ricky Ponting’s 140* powered them to an imposing 359/2. India lost by 125 runs.

1998 – India's innings victory over Australia

India crushed Australia in Kolkata, winning by an innings and 219 runs. Mohammad Azharuddin starred with an unbeaten 163. All top-six batters scored fifties. Shane Warne had a match to forget, going wicketless for 147 runs. This remains one of Australia’s heaviest Test defeats.

1994 – Steve Waugh's match-winning spell

In Cape Town, Steve Waugh took a career-best 5/28 as Australia bowled South Africa out cheaply to secure a nine-wicket win. His all-round brilliance defined the match, as he continued his dominance over South Africa, a team he troubled repeatedly in his career.

1992 – Pakistan's thrilling World Cup semi-final win

Pakistan stunned New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final at Auckland. Chasing 263, they were revived by a stunning 60 off 37 balls from 22-year-old Inzamam-ul-Haq. Moin Khan's six in the penultimate over sealed a dramatic win, sending Pakistan to their first World Cup final.

1984 – Allan Border's heroic match-saving innings

In Trinidad, Allan Border’s grit saved Australia from defeat against West Indies. He scored 98* in the first innings and a defiant 100* in the second, batting 639 minutes. His last-wicket stand with Terry Alderman denied the West Indies victory in one of the great rearguard actions.

1979 – Birth of New Zealand's Grant Elliott

Grant Elliott, an all-rounder, was born in Johannesburg but played for New Zealand. He is best known for his 84* in the 2015 World Cup semi-final, where he struck the winning six against South Africa. He played international cricket for a decade before retiring in 2017.

1975 – First-ever Cricket World Cup

The first-ever ODI Cricket World Cup was held in England. The West Indies, led by Clive Lloyd, defeated Australia in the final at Lord’s. Lloyd’s 102 and Viv Richards’ run-outs secured a dominant victory, starting an era of West Indian dominance in world cricket.

1971 – Sunil Gavaskar's first Test century

Sunil Gavaskar scored his first Test century in only his second Test, against West Indies in Guyana. He followed it with another ton in the next Test and ended his debut series with 774 runs at 154. This record for most runs in a debut series still stands, cementing his legendary status.

1966 – Birth of Matthew Maynard, a talented but unfulfilled batter

Matthew Maynard, a stylish but inconsistent batter, was born. He burst onto the scene with a 98-ball century on debut but struggled in international cricket, managing only four Tests. His attacking style flourished in county cricket, but he never cemented a lasting England career.

1949 – Birth of West Indian great Alvin Kallicharran

Alvin Kallicharran, known for his elegant stroke play, was born. The 5ft 4in left-hander made 12 Test centuries in 66 matches. He shone early with two tons in his first two Tests against New Zealand and later captained West Indies. His career ended after a rebel tour to South Africa in 1981-82.

1902 – Jack Saunders shines on Test debut

Jack Saunders, the Australian left-arm spinner, took 9 wickets on his Test debut against England in Sydney. Later that year, he impressed in England and South Africa, taking 18 wickets in England’s wet conditions and 14 in two Tests in South Africa. His best series came in 1907-08, when he claimed 31 wickets.

1892 – Alec Bannerman's legendary stonewalling

Alec Bannerman, known for his defensive batting, played a crucial role in securing the Ashes for Australia with a seven-and-a-half-hour 91 in Sydney. A key figure in Australia’s early tours to England, he later worked as a coach for the New South Wales Cricket Association.