2014 – Sri Lanka's World T20 Triumph

Sri Lanka ended years of heartbreak with a dominant six-wicket win over India in the World T20 final in Mirpur. Kumar Sangakkara, playing his last T20I, anchored the chase with an unbeaten 52 off 35 balls. Mahela Jayawardene also bowed out. India, despite Virat Kohli’s 77, fell short, managing only 130. Earlier, Australia’s women’s team secured their third consecutive title.

1988 – Pakistan's Historic Win in the Caribbean

Pakistan became the first visiting team in a decade to beat West Indies in their own backyard, winning by nine wickets in Guyana. Imran Khan’s 11-wicket haul and Javed Miandad’s superb 114 ensured a famous victory. Curtly Ambrose made his debut, taking 2 for 121. The match also saw a record 71 extras in Pakistan’s first innings, highlighting the tense battle between the two teams.

1985 – The Rise of Liam Plunkett

Fast bowler Liam Plunkett emerged as a valuable asset for England, excelling in Tests and ODIs. He impressed early with a composed fifty against Pakistan in 2005 and a six-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in 2006. Plunkett's defining moment came in the 2019 World Cup final, where his three crucial wickets helped England secure their first-ever title in a dramatic tied match against New Zealand.

1973 – Australia Triumphs Over West Indies

Australia clinched a 10-wicket victory over West Indies in Guyana, despite Clive Lloyd’s superb 178. West Indies collapsed for just 109 in their second innings, with Jeff Hammond ripping through their top order. The win gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 series lead, cementing their dominance over a West Indian side that was still finding its footing in world cricket.

1956 – Birth of Dilip Vengsarkar

Born on this day, Dilip Vengsarkar became one of India's greatest middle-order batters, scoring 17 Test centuries across 116 matches. He was known for his technique and grit, excelling on challenging pitches. His finest hour came at Headingley in 1986, where he scored a heroic 102* on a treacherous surface. A key figure in India's cricketing history, he later became a selector.

1956 – Birth of Mudassar Nazar

Mudassar Nazar, one of Pakistan’s most determined openers, was born. Partnering with Mohsin Khan, he tormented bowlers, especially India’s. His 557-minute century against England remains the slowest in Test history. He also took 6/32 at Lord’s in 1982, securing a historic win. His father, Nazar Mohammad, was also a cricketer, making them Pakistan’s first father-son Test duo.

1937 – Birth of Tom Veivers

Australian all-rounder Tom Veivers was a solid left-hand batter and an effective off-spinner in the 1960s. Playing 21 Tests, he was hard to dismiss and contributed with steady performances. His 95.1 overs bowled in a single innings at Old Trafford in 1964 remains a near-record. Though he never took a five-wicket haul, his disciplined bowling and batting made him a key player for Australia.