This is all about the top level cricketing world. The best players and teams of first class cricket, international cricket and national leagues like the IPL and the Big Bash League are all discussed here.
Professional players are ranked according to their performance in various categories, but here we will also take a look at all the data with which we can better analyze their performance. Cricket is all about statistics, so stats, records and averages are highly represented in this category.
It’s the shortest form of the game and it can also be the most unpredictable, but some teams have learnt to dominate twenty twenty cricket. Here are the longest winning streaks in T20 and in T20i. Highest Winning Streaks in T20 Leagues Sialkot Stallions Consecutive wins: 25 – From February 2006 to October 2010 The …
It’s time to take a look at team records set by South Africa. Here are the highest totals made by the country in test match cricket. Top 5 Highest Scores in International Test Cricket South Africa v England – 682/6d – Lord’s, 31 July 2003 At the time of writing in early 2023, South Africa’s …
Since readmission in 1992, South Africa have produced some of the best batsmen in test match cricket. Here is a list of the highest individual scores by South Africans in the longest form of the international game. Top 5 Highest Individual Scores by South Africans Hashim Amla – 311* – vs England in 2012 To …
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The latest in my round up of national cricket stadiums focuses on New Zealand. Here are some of the best grounds within that particular country. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are in New Zealand? There are around 41 international cricket stadiums in New Zealand. Some are used on a regular basis on the circuit, while …
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The team plays in some of the most exotic tourist locations around the world, but do their cricketing venues match that luxury? Here are some of the biggest and best cricket stadiums in the West Indies. Which is the Oldest Cricket Stadium in the West Indies? The Oldest Cricket Stadium in the West Indies is …
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From time to time, we may see international cricket teams adopt a different colour in order to support a worthy cause. Here is the story behind South Africa’s pink jersey matches. Why do South Africa wear Pink Jerseys? South Africa’s traditional colour for limited overs internationals is green, but there are a few occasions when …
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They may be known for developing some of the finest fast bowling talent that the game has ever seen, but the West Indies have also produced some world class batsmen. Here are six of the best. Who is the Best Batsman in the West Indies? Statistics show that the West Indies best ever batsman is …
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He has more than one nickname: Some refer to AB De Villiers as Mr 360 degrees, but here’s why he’s also known as the Superman of Cricket. Who is the Superman of Cricket? AB De Villiers is known as the Superman of Cricket. De Villiers played for South Africa from 2004 to 2018 and he …
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Power hitters now have a role to play in all forms of the game. Fast scoring is important in tests, ODIs and T20is, but who has hit the most sixes in international cricket? Who has scored the most sixes in cricket? Read on for the full list and take a look at our interactive charts …
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While they’ve not always been the most competitive of cricket nations, Zimbabwe have produced some very special players over their history. Here are 12 of the best. Top 10 Zimbabwe Cricketers Of All Time Andy Flower While this list isn’t in any specific order, there will be many who feel that Andy Flower is the …
Across nearly 150 years of test cricket, we’ve seen some very one-sided encounters. Here are the shortest test matches in the history of the game. What is the Shortest Test Match Ever? The shortest completed test match in the history of cricket came in 1932 when Australia played South Africa at Melbourne. The game lasted …
Since they were admitted as a test playing nation at the start of the 1980s, Sri Lanka have produced some brilliant cricketers in all formats. Here is a list of the best Sri Lankan players of all time. 15 Greatest Sri Lankan Cricketers Sanath Jayasuriya The prolific Sanath Jayasuriya will forever be remembered in the …
It’s time to take a look at one of the real characters of cricket. Here is a condensed biography of the umpire David Shepherd. Playing Career Before he took on the white coat, David Shepherd enjoyed a long career as a county cricketer in England. He was loyal to just one team, playing for Gloucestershire …
It’s time to take a look at one of the less well known T20 competitions on the cricket circuit. Here is a guide to the Mzansi Super League. History of Mzansi Super League The Mzansi Super League was a short lived T20 competition which ran for two seasons in 2018 and 2019. It was brought …
Test match cricket is the biggest challenge for any player. It’s a popular theory that I happen to agree with, so let’s take a look at some stunning performances from bowlers who have produced best innings figures. What are the Best Bowling Figures in Test Cricket? The best bowling figures in a test innings are …
Left arm bowlers offer sides a different line of attack and their angles give batters something extra to think about. Here are some of the best left handed bowlers of all time. Top 12 Left Handed Bowlers of All Time Wasim Akram While this list is in no particular order, many would argue that Wasim …
We’re going to start to see a lot of cricket from the United States. Major League Cricket starts in 2023, while the country will also be co-hosts for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Here is a round up of some significant stadiums within the country. How Many Cricket Stadiums are in the USA? There are …
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A slow ball can be a useful weapon for the quick bowlers. For the spinners, slow deliveries may be a regular part of their game. Here’s a list of some memorable slower balls. Who has Bowled the Slowest Ball in Cricket History? The slowest ball in the history of cricket was delivered by Leigh Kasperek …
At the start of 2023, a brand new T20 domestic competition hit the schedules. Here’s all you need to know about the SA20 league. History of SA20 Like all countries, South Africa have been playing T20 cricket since the mid-2000s but, for various reasons, they had been unable to set up a long-running, established domestic …
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Plant based diets are becoming more commonplace around the world and that’s also true in the case of professional sportspeople. Here is a list of vegetarian and vegan cricketers. Top Vegetarian Cricketers Virat Kohli Former Indian captain and world class batter Virat Kohli starts us off. His story is an interesting one and he suggests …
It’s time to take a look at some cricketers whose reputations may have been higher than their ability. Who are the most overrated players in the history of the game? Who is the Most Overrated Cricketer? There will obviously be a huge amount of debate over this question. Umar Akmal is at the top of …
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An economical spell of bowling can turn any game of limited overs cricket. With that in mind, here are the best bowling figures in the IPL. Best 10 Bowling Figures in IPL History Who has the Best Bowling Figures in IPL? Alzarri Joseph The current record for the best bowling figures in IPL history is …
The country produces some exceptional cricket grounds in spectacular surroundings and it’s now time to look at cricket stadiums in South Africa. How Many International Cricket Stadiums are in South Africa? A total of 16 cricket grounds have hosted the sport at international level in South Africa. Not all of those stadiums will be in …
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T20 cricket is really all about the batters, but a productive spell of bowling can always swing the game. Here are the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in T20s? The best bowling figures in T20 international cricket are 6/5 which were delivered by Nigeria’s Peter Aho. Playing …
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I’ve previously taken a look at some of the tallest players in the game, and now it’s time to consider the other end of the height scale. Here are the shortest cricketers of all time. Who is the Shortest Cricketer in the World? The shortest cricketer of all time was Kruger Van Wyk. Born in …
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Baap is an interesting term which literally translates into English as ‘father’. It’s used in a number of cricketing contexts and, in this article, I’m going to look at the team who is considered to be the Baap of the IPL. Why are Mumbai Indians called the Baap of the IPL? Mumbai Indians are known …
Certain teams have dominated international limited overs cricket since it was first played in 1971, but who holds the record for the most consecutive wins in ODIs? Which Team Holds the Record of Most Consecutive Wins in ODIs? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of One Day Internationals is Australia. Between …
The CSA One Day Cup is the premier 50-over competition in South Africa. In this article I’m going to be taking a closer look at its history and that of the teams involved. History of CSA One-Day Cup The first edition of the CSA One Day Cup took place in South Africa’s 1981/82 season when …
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They are a competitive test playing nation who have produced some of the best players in the game. But who are the best South African cricketers of all time? Who is the Best Cricketer from South Africa of All Time? The majority opinion suggests that Jacques Kallis is the best South African cricketer of all …
Like all sports, cricket has those games that have a little more edge than most. Here is a look at the biggest rivalries in cricket. Which is the Biggest Rivalry in Cricket? While there is plenty of debate, the majority would probably say that the biggest rivalry in cricket is between India and Pakistan. The …
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At times, the state of a game means that batters have to score more slowly than usual. On other occasions, those batters are simply more pedestrian than others. Here is a list of lowest strike rates in test innings with a minimum of 150 balls faced. Who has the Lowest Strike Rate in Test Cricket? …
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It’s frequently said that the Big Bash League in Australia is second to the IPL in terms of prestige. Do the salaries in the BBL back up that theory? Who is the Highest Paid BBL Player? The highest paid player in the history of the BBL is D’Arcy Short. At one point, the player was …
Height can be an advantage in many sports and that can certainly be the case in cricket. Here are some of the tallest players of all time. Who is the Tallest Cricketer of All Time? The tallest cricketer of all time is the Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan. The left armer measures in at 216 …
The biggest T20 league in the world has been dominated by specific teams at certain points in its history. Here are the longest winning streaks in the IPL. Which Team has the Highest Winning Streak in the IPL? The team with the most consecutive wins in the history of the IPL are the Kolkata Knight …
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It’s time to take a look at the batters who have gone seriously big in One Day Internationals. A double century in this format is a rare feat, but one player has done it on multiple occasions. Who has the most Double Centuries in ODIs? The player with the most centuries in ODIs is India’s …
They are the men behind the players, but they don’t always get the recognition they deserve. In an attempt to address that, I’m listing some of the best cricket coaches in the history of the sport. Who is the Best Cricket Coach in the World? All lists of this kind are open to debate, but …
I’ve started to look at salaries for various players and for specific competitions. In this round up, I’ll outline the income of some top Australian cricketers. Who is the Highest Paid Australian Cricketer? Pat Cummins is currently the highest paid Australian cricketer. The team’s skipper is paid a salary of $2 million per calendar year. …
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I’ve already talked about the value of a dot ball, but which bowlers deliver those dots with greater regularity? Here are the players with the most dot balls in the Indian Premier League. Who has Bowled the Most Dot Balls in IPL History? The statistics show that Bhuvneshwar Kumar has bowled the most dot balls …
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I’ve already discussed the role of a finisher in One Day cricket. Their job is to come in at some point in the middle overs and to ‘finish’ the job at the death. So who are the best finishers in IPL history? Who is the Best Finisher in the IPL? There may be some small …
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Dot balls are vital to a bowler and the fielding side in limited overs cricket, but what do they mean? What is a Dot Ball in Cricket? A dot ball is a delivery which doesn’t concede any runs. If the batting team cannot score from the bat or via any form of extras, the delivery …
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This time, I’m talking about individual players. We know that ‘Baap’ means father, but which player is the Baap of the IPL? Who is the Baap of the IPL? The overall Baap of the IPL is MS Dhoni. According to most Indian cricket followers, Dhoni is the player most deserving of this award. He’s been …
Cricket is full of different terminology and you’ll occasionally hear commentators talking about the ‘nervous nineties.’ Here’s what they mean. What are the Nervous Nineties in Cricket? Whenever a batter’s score reaches 90 or more it can be said that they are in the ‘nervous nineties.’ In cricket, a century is seen as a significant …
All IPL teams seem to enjoy huge support from their fanbase. Grounds are consistently full, but which of those franchises have the most fans? Which IPL Team has the Most Fans? Using statistics from social media platforms, Chennai Super Kings have the most fans. Across the three main platforms, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, CSK have …
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In test match cricket, it’s not always about how quickly you can score runs. On occasions, the state of the game requires batters to protect their wicket and occupy time. With that in mind, here are the 10 slowest innings in test match history. Top 10 Slowest Innings in Test Cricket Geoff Allott (New Zealand) …
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He’s known as the run machine and is one of the most prolific run scorers in the history of the sport. But how many double centuries has Virat Kohli scored? How Many Double Centuries does Virat Kohli have? In test match cricket, Virat Kohli has scored seven double centuries to date. The first of these …
The Indian national cricket team caused a sensation when they won the 1983 ODI World Cup, beating the mighty West Indies in the final. Since then they’ve gone on to become a major force in the game, and here is a list of the best Indian bowling figures in this format. Best Bowling Figures by …
We’ve looked at some figures that are specific to countries, but what about an overall list? Here are the best bowling figures in One Day Internationals. Who has the Best Bowling Figures in ODIs? The current record for best figures in a One Day International is held by Chaminda Vaas. Playing for Sri Lanka against …
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It’s time to focus on the wicket keepers – those who have turned matches with a brilliant bit of glovework behind the stumps. Here is a list of keepers with the most stumpings in tests. Which Wicket Keeper has the most Stumpings in Tests? The player with the most stumpings in test cricket is W.A.S. …
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I’ve looked at nicknames in the past, but for someone to be called the Father of Cricket is a serious honour. Let’s look at the man who enjoys this accolade. Who is Known as the Father of Cricket? While there may be some minor disagreement on the subject, the man most widely known as the …
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500 wickets is an exceptional landmark for any bowler in test cricket. Very few have made it to this level but who has been the quickest? Here is your round up. Who Took the Fastest 500 Wickets in Tests? The man who reached 500 test wickets in the shortest time was Sri Lanka’s Muttiah Muralitharan. …
