2023 – Australia Win Sixth Women's T20 World Cup
Australia continued their dominance in women's T20 cricket, clinching their sixth World Cup title with a commanding performance in the final.
2022 – Cricket World Mourns Shane Warne
The cricket world was plunged into shock and grief with the sudden passing of Shane Warne. The legendary leg-spinner, aged 52, suffered a heart attack in Thailand, leaving behind an unmatched legacy of 708 Test wickets.
1977 – Colin Croft’s Terrifying Spell
West Indies fast bowler Colin Croft produced a stunning display of pace bowling, taking 8 for 29 against Pakistan in Trinidad, the best figures by a West Indian quick at the time.
1992 – Miandad vs More: A World Cup Classic
During a heated World Cup match against India, Javed Miandad humorously mimicked Kiran More’s constant appealing by jumping up and down, creating one of the tournament’s most iconic moments.
1986 – Allan Border’s Twin Centuries
Australian captain Allan Border became the fifth batter to score twin centuries in a Test, scoring 140 and an unbeaten 114 against New Zealand in Christchurch.
1937 – Graham Dowling’s Leadership
New Zealand's Graham Dowling, a capable captain, led his team to their first Test win against India with a marathon 239-run knock in Christchurch.
1968 – Cathryn Fitzpatrick’s Speed
One of the fastest bowlers in women's cricket, Cathryn Fitzpatrick, was born. She played a key role in Australia's 1997 and 2005 World Cup victories.
2021 – Kieron Pollard’s Six Sixes
West Indies’ Kieron Pollard became only the third batter in international cricket to hit six sixes in an over, doing so against Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya in a T20I.
1963 – AC Smith’s Historic Partnership
Alan Smith and Colin Cowdrey set a then-Test record for the ninth wicket, adding an unbroken 163-run stand in Wellington, helping England win the series.
1931 – Bradman’s First Test Duck
West Indian pacer Herman Griffith bowled Don Bradman for a duck in a historic 30-run victory, marking West Indies’ first Test win against Australia.
1984 – Kevin O'Brien: Ireland’s Hero
Kevin O'Brien, Ireland’s World Cup star, was born. He famously smashed a 50-ball century against England in 2011, the fastest in World Cup history.
1967 – Daryll Cullinan’s Birthday
South African batter Daryll Cullinan, known for his elegant stroke play, was born. Despite his talent, he struggled against Shane Warne, leading to legendary on-field battles.
1971 – Richard Hadlee’s First-Class Debut
New Zealand’s greatest bowler, Richard Hadlee, made his first-class debut, marking the beginning of a career that saw him take 431 Test wickets.
2003 – Sachin Tendulkar's Masterclass vs Pakistan
In a high-stakes World Cup match, Sachin Tendulkar played one of his finest ODI knocks, scoring a breathtaking 98 off 75 balls against Pakistan, leading India to victory.
2008 – Dale Steyn’s 10-Wicket Haul
South African pacer Dale Steyn took 10 wickets in a Test match against Bangladesh, showcasing his ability to dominate batting line-ups with raw pace and accuracy.
2015 – Brendon McCullum’s Blitz
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum smashed 77 off just 25 balls against England in the 2015 World Cup, setting up a massive eight-wicket victory.
