Record Book – Hundred and hat-trick in ODI cricket

Thisara Perera, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, finished his ODI career with 2238 runs and 175 wickets. The Sri Lankan all-rounder scored his first and only ODI century in 2018-19, which made him the sixth player to have recorded a hat-trick as well a hundred in men’s ODI cricket. On that note, […]

Record Book – Best bowling on Test debut for Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama bowled his way into the record books with an incredible display on Test debut against Bangladesh at Pallekele. The 22-year-old returned figures of 11/178 – the first instance of a Sri Lankan taking ten wickets on debut. Likewise, his 6/92 in the first innings also created a new national […]

Record Book – Top Indian performances at the Gabba

With Border-Gavaskar Trophy holders India pulling off a gripping draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the battle for the series is still alive going into the fourth and final Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. The visitors, hit by a spate of injuries, face a tall ask at the venue, famously referred to as the […]

Record Book – Highest individual T20I scores for Pakistan

Though Pakistan lost their T20I series in New Zealand by a margin of 2-1, veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez continued his bright form by topping the batting charts for his team with 140 runs at 70.00. With his unbeaten 99 at Hamilton, the 40-year-old fell short of becoming only the second Pakistani to hit a T20I […]

Record Book – Double tons in New Zealand v West Indies Tests

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson’s career-best 251 against the West Indies at Hamilton earlier this month provided the 12th instance of an individual score of 200 or more in Tests between the two teams. On that note, here is a look at the full list of double hundreds achieved in New Zealand v West Indies […]

Record Book – Sri Lanka’s first ODI series win

The inaugural World Cup in 1975 marked Sri Lanka’s entry on the ODI scene. Though they were heavily beaten by the West Indies and Pakistan, the neophyte islanders showed great grit against Australia, totalling 276/4 while facing the likes of Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson in a steep chase of 329. The following edition in […]

Record Book – West Indian double-centurions in England

Many a batsman from the Caribbean have enthralled English crowds with their flair and finesse. From George Headley and Garfield Sobers to Vivian Richards and Brian Lara, some great West Indian names have enjoyed batting in England. Four such batsmen have achieved the distinction of scoring a Test double ton in England, with two […]

Record Book – Best Test match figures for the West Indies

So far, there have been 16 instances of a West Indian bowler taking more than ten wickets in a match in Test cricket. In this post, we take a look back at the six best Test match returns by bowlers from the Caribbean. 14/149 by Michael Holding v England, The Oval, 1976 Having […]

Record Book – Best Test innings figures for the West Indies

So far, there have been nine instances of a West Indian bowler taking at least eight wickets in an innings in Test cricket. In this post, we take a look back at the six best Test innings returns by bowlers from the Caribbean. 9/95 by Jack Noreiga v India, Port of Spain, 1970-71 […]

Record Book – Best ODI bowling figures for the West Indies

So far, there have been nine instances of a West Indian bowler taking at least six wickets in an innings in men’s ODI cricket. In this post, we take a look at the six best returns by bowlers from the Caribbean in this format. 7/51 by Winston Davis v Australia, Headingley, 1983 The […]