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.
Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game for most spectators. I’d agree with that theory and, I prefer to get immersed in a game over five days. The test arena also provides the biggest challenge for batsmen. Those who score highly in test cricket are considered to be the best in the sport. Who …
Most Runs in Test Cricket – 1985 – 2021 Interactive Chart and Complete List Read More »
Firstly, let’s start with defining what is a six in cricket: A six is also referred to as a ‘maximum’ as this is the most runs that can be scored in cricket from a single hit. There may be anomalies, such as instances where fielders allow for ‘overthrows’ but these are exceptionally rare. The Longest …
The Longest, Highest and Most Sixes In Cricket – The Complete List Read More »
![Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World by Boundary and Capacity ([date format='Y'])](https://www.itsonlycricket.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Largest-Cricket-Stadiums-feat.jpg "Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World by Boundary and Capacity ([date format='Y'])")
I’ve been lucky enough to watch cricket in three different countries so far – England, New Zealand and the West Indies. I’ve also seen some wonderful stadiums: Cricket grounds fascinate me and now we’re going to look at some of the biggest – both in terms of capacity and dimensions. Top 10 Largest Cricket Stadiums …
Largest Cricket Stadiums in the World by Boundary and Capacity (2022) Read More »
I’ve already discussed the art of swing bowling at length and how it can be used as an effective weapon. Now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the best exponents of swing bowling that the game has ever seen. Here are the 12 best swing bowlers of all time (strictly subjective). …
12 Best Swing Bowlers of All Time – Top Cricket Players Read More »
In this guide we will look at the importance of a maiden century in cricket. This is the first time in a batsman’s career that they will score a hundred runs or more and it’s important for a number of reasons. Maiden Centuries can occur in all forms of the game and this major landmark …
A century is one of the most important statistics in cricket. In the following article, I discuss the meaning of the term and its significance in a batsman’s career. Also keep on reading, if you are interested in our up-to-date interactive charts about players with the most centuries. Centuries may not win games of cricket …
What is a Century in Cricket? – Records and the Most Centuries Read More »
Cricket is a global sport, now more than ever. This british sport is now played in more parts of the world than ever before and some might find it odd to ommit a popular sport like cricket from the Olympics. But was cricket ever included in the Olympics? And why is it missing now? Let’s …
Is Cricket an Olympic Sport? – Cricket at the Summer Games Read More »
As the sport of cricket has evolved, organisers have continually introduced new formats in order to attract a new audience. Traditionally, test and first class cricket had been the only form of the game but, in more recent years, one day formats have been implemented in order to produce more attacking batting and a feast …
Cricket Formats – Let’s Explore the 4 Types of Cricket Read More »
