Historical Cricket Events

2025 – Sheffield Shield Final Relocated

The Sheffield Shield final, scheduled from March 26 to 30, 2025, was moved from Adelaide Oval to Karen Rolton Oval due to scheduling conflicts with AFL matches. Cricket Australia expressed disappointment over the decision, as the new venue accommodates only 5,000 spectators compared to Adelaide Oval's 53,500.

2004 – Sehwag’s Historic Triple-Century

Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score a Test triple-century, smashing 309 off 375 balls against Pakistan in Multan. His landmark six off Saqlain Mushtaq sealed his place in history, though Rahul Dravid’s declaration denied Sachin Tendulkar a double-century.

1994 – Curtly Ambrose Destroys England

England collapsed to 40 for 8 in Trinidad as Curtly Ambrose wreaked havoc. With 15 overs left on day four, he dismissed five batters in a thrilling spell, finishing England off the next morning for 46, barely avoiding their lowest Test score.

1994 – Allan Border Bids Farewell

Australian legend Allan Border played his final Test innings, scoring an unbeaten 42 against South Africa in Durban. He retired as the most-capped player (156), highest run-scorer (11,174), and most successful captain (93 matches).

1982 – Ranji Trophy Thriller

Delhi edged Karnataka in a high-scoring Ranji Trophy final, winning on first-innings lead despite Karnataka posting 705. Delhi’s 707 for 8 was enough to secure the title.

1979 – Controversial Handled-Ball Dismissal

Australian opener Andrew Hilditch was controversially given out for handling the ball against Pakistan in Perth. Though Australia won, the dismissal sparked debates about the spirit of the game.

1959 – Wes Hall’s Hat-Trick Destroys Pakistan

West Indies’ Wes Hall tore through Pakistan in Lahore, taking a hat-trick to help dismiss them for 209 and later 104 in the second innings, securing an innings victory.

1951 – Birth of Geoff Howarth

New Zealand captain Geoff Howarth, known for his composed batting, was born. He led New Zealand to a historic series win over West Indies in 1979-80 and was honored with an MBE and OBE.

1949 – Birth of Uton Dowe

West Indian seamer Uton Dowe, who struggled against Australia in 1971-72, was born. His poor form led to fans humorously erecting banners with the phrase "Dowe shalt not bowl."

1946 – Australia’s Dominance Over New Zealand

Australia demolished New Zealand in their first-ever Test, winning by an innings and 103 runs after bowling them out for 42 and 56 in a match completed in just 8.5 hours.

1939 – Birth of Hanumant Singh

Indian batter Hanumant Singh, who scored a century on his Test debut in 1963-64, was born. He had a stellar Ranji season in 1966-67, amassing 869 runs at an average of 124.

1921 – Birth of Invincible Sam Loxton

Sam Loxton, a member of Australia’s 1948 ‘Invincibles’ team, was born. A hard-hitting batsman, he scored a century against South Africa in 1949 and was a useful fast-medium bowler.

1871 – Birth of Run Machine Tom Hayward

Tom Hayward, one of only 16 players to score over 40,000 first-class runs, was born. He played 35 Tests for England, amassing 1,999 runs, and set a record 3,518 runs in 1906 for Surrey, unbeaten until 1947.

1787 – Formation of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) was established, becoming the custodian of the Laws of Cricket and playing a pivotal role in the development and governance of the sport.

1780 – Introduction of the Six-Seamed Cricket Ball

The Dukes of Penhurst manufactured the first six-seamed cricket ball, presenting it to the Prince of Wales, marking a significant evolution in cricket equipment.