Specials – Five memorable Associate wins at the T20 World Cup

The seventh edition of the men’s T20 World Cup is finally upon us, with the much-awaited action set to get underway from 17th October. First up will be the preliminary round featuring eight teams, who will battle it out for four berths in the Super 12 stage, or the ‘tournament proper’. These include five Associate […]

Record Book – One-wicket victories in Tests

The West Indies’ enthralling one-wicket win over Pakistan at Kingston was only the 15th such instance in more than 144 years of Test cricket. Here is a brief look back at each of these memorable victories. England beat Australia, Fifth Test, The Oval, 1902 Target and fall of ninth wicket: 263, 248/9The tenth-wicket pair: George […]

Record Book – Highest ODI scores for Zimbabwe

It has been 12 years since Charles Coventry equalled the then record for the highest individual score in men’s ODIs, with an unbeaten 194 (his only ODI century) against Bangladesh at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. This innings remains the highest score in an ODI defeat as well as the highest for Zimbabwe. On […]

Specials – When Ireland became champions of Europe

The 2001 Women’s European Cricket Championship was the sixth edition of the tournament. England had dominated it since the first edition in 1989, winning each of the first five titles. With a view to expose young players to ODI cricket, England named a squad comprising only players aged under 19 as they set out to […]

Specials – India in Tests at Trent Bridge

The 2021-23 World Test Championship begins tomorrow with a five-match series between England and India. At stake will be the Pataudi Trophy, which England have held for the last decade – since 2011, England have won 11 and lost only two out of 14 home Tests against India. The first Test will be played at […]

Record Book – Highest scores on Test debut for Zimbabwe

Twenty years ago, on 29th July 2001, Zimbabwe’s Hamilton Masakazda created history by becoming the youngest batsman to score a hundred on Test debut. Masakadza was only 17 years and 352 days old when he achieved the feat against the West Indies at Harare (just over a month later, Mohammad Ashraful of Bangladesh became the […]

Record Book – Highest ODI scores for Ireland by position

Though Ireland lost the final ODI of their recent home series against South Africa, a record-breaking hundred from Simi Singh meant that they went down fighting. The all-rounder struck an unbeaten 100 to delight the Irish supporters, becoming the first man to register an ODI century batting at number eight. On that note, here is […]

Record Book – Australia v West Indies ODIs in Barbados

Following their success in the T20I series against Australia, the West Indies will be looking to continue in the same vein as they take on the five-time World Cup champions in a three-match Super League series starting today. All three ODIs will be played at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The two teams have […]

Specials – West Indians who also played for another country

The West Indies have signalled their intentions in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup to be held later this year, with a comprehensive 4-1 victory at home against Australia. The player of the series was leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr., who took 12 wickets at just 11.66 apiece. Having earlier played for the United States, […]

Record Book – Ireland v South Africa in ODIs

South Africa will be playing men’s ODIs in Ireland for the first time in 14 years when they take on the hosts in the Super League series at Malahide from 11th July. Back in 2007, the Proteas had played three matches against India at Belfast, following a one-off match with Ireland. Overall, Ireland have faced […]