Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
West Indies won by 35 runs
India won by 29 runs
New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
England won by 4 runs
Sri Lanka won by 20 runs
Scotland won by 73 runs
Zimbabwe won by 8 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)
South Africa won by 57 runs
Netherlands won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
New Zealand won by 10 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
Pakistan won by 32 runs
Match tied (South Africa won the 2nd Super Over)
Australia won by 67 runs
West Indies won by 30 runs
Sri Lanka won by 105 runs
Italy won by 10 wickets (with 44 balls remaining)
India won by 93 runs
Zimbabwe won by 23 runs
United Arab Emirates won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
United States of America won by 93 runs
Ireland won by 96 runs
England won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
South Africa won by 7 wickets (with 17 balls remaning)
West Indies won by 9 wickets (with 28 balls remaining)
United States of America won by 31 runs
India won by 61 runs
Afghanistan won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
England won by 24 runs
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining)
Match abandoned without a ball bowled
Nepal won by 7 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
South Africa won by 6 wickets (with 40 balls remaining)
Pakistan won by 102 runs
India won by 17 runs
West Indies won by 42 runs
Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
Afghanistan won by 82 runs
Australia won by 9 wickets (with 62 balls remaining)
England won by 51 runs
South Africa won by 76 runs
West Indies won by 107 runs
England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
New Zealand won by 61 runs
South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 23 balls remaining)
India won by 72 runs
England won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
Pakistan won by 5 runs
South Africa won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
India won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)
New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 43 balls remaining)
India won by 7 runs
India won by 96 runs
The first-ever international cricket match was played between the United States and Canada at St. George’s Cricket Club in New York.
Australia hosted England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the birth of Test cricket.
The first ODI was played between Australia and England at Melbourne after a Test match was washed out.
Held in England, the inaugural World Cup was won by the West Indies under Clive Lloyd’s captaincy.
India’s win in the 2007 T20 World Cup transformed cricket forever, ushering in a new era of entertainment.
The IPL revolutionized cricket’s commercial and global appeal with its franchise model.
The Indian Premier League revolutionized cricket’s commercial and global appeal with its franchise model.
Jacques Kallis is widely considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history. He scored over 25,000 international runs and took more than 550 wickets. His ability to dominate with both bat and ball across formats made him one of the most complete cricketers ever.
Kumar Sangakkara was a rare combination of elegance and consistency. Scoring over 28,000 international runs, he excelled both as a world-class batter and wicketkeeper. His technique, sportsmanship, and longevity made him one of cricket’s finest ambassadors.
Ricky Ponting is regarded as one of the most successful captains in cricket history. He scored over 27,000 international runs and led Australia to multiple World Cup victories. Known for his fierce competitiveness and leadership, Ponting symbolised Australia’s era of dominance.
Virat Kohli is one of the greatest modern-day batters, known for his unmatched consistency across all formats. With over 28,000 international runs and 85 centuries, he redefined fitness, aggression, and leadership in Indian cricket. His dominance in chases and big-match performances places him among the all-time greats.
Kapil Dev retired as the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket with 434 wickets in 1994. He also scored over 5,000 Test runs, making him one of the finest all-rounders of his time. His records reflect both skill and long-term impact on Indian cricket.
Viv Richards scored over 8,500 Test runs and 6,700 ODI runs. He maintained a high strike rate even in an era without modern bats or flat pitches. His numbers, combined with his impact, show why he is remembered as one of the most destructive batters in cricket history.
Bradman’s most famous record is his Test batting average of 99.94, the highest in cricket history. He scored 6,996 runs in just 52 Test matches, including 29 centuries. These numbers are even more impressive when seen in the context of the era he played in. His records are not just statistics, they represent dominance that has never been matched.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 34,357 international runs, the most in cricket history. He is the only player to score 100 international centuries. He was also the first cricketer to score a double century in ODIs. These records reflect not just talent, but unmatched longevity and consistency.
Virat Kohli
Anil Kumble
Yuvraj Singh
Muttiah Muralitharan
AB de Villiers
Rohit Sharma
Brian Lara — 400*
