Introduction: The Innings That Redefined Aggression On July 14, 2019, Jos Buttler sprinted a desperate second run at Lord’s, diving headfirst to tie the World Cup final against New Zealand. Minutes later, his calm demeanor during the Super Over sealed England’s first-ever ODI World Cup triumph. That day, Buttler cemented himself as cricket’s ultimate clutch … Read more
Introduction: The Catch That Changed Everything On April 9, 2023, Anuj Rawat, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper from Uttarakhand, pulled off a gravity-defying catch to dismiss Sanju Samson in an IPL match. Leaping full-stretch at the Rajasthan Royals’ dugout boundary, he snatched a certain six, igniting roars from the Bengaluru crowd. That moment wasn’t just a highlight—it … Read more
Introduction: The Googly That Shook the World On November 7, 2021, Rashid Khan stood at the crease in Sharjah during the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan needing 22 off 10 balls against Pakistan. With icy calm, he smacked Shaheen Afridi for three consecutive sixes, nearly pulling off a miracle. Though Afghanistan lost, Rashid’s 15-ball 35 announced … Read more
Introduction: The Innings That Lit Up Jaipur On April 5, 2022, Mahipal Lomror walked into a pressure-cooker situation at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 194 for Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians, the left-hander smashed 39* off just 17 balls, including four sixes, to seal a thrilling win. That knock wasn’t just a cameo—it was a … Read more
Introduction: The Six That Echoed Across the Caribbean On November 6, 2021, Sherfane Rutherford stepped onto the pitch for the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final. With 25 needed off 12 balls, the Guyanese dynamo launched back-to-back sixes off seasoned South African pacer Marchant de Lange, sealing a historic … Read more
Introduction: The Delivery That Silenced Mumbai On March 12, 2021, Sai Kishore stood at the crease in Ahmedabad during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final. Defending 12 runs in the last over against a star-studded Mumbai lineup, the left-arm spinner dismissed Shivam Dube and Tushar Deshpande in three balls, clinching Tamil Nadu’s second T20 title. … Read more
Introduction: The Spell That Announced a Star On October 15, 2023, Arshad Khan, a lanky left-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh, stood at the crease in Indore during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Defending 9 runs in the final over against Mumbai’s power-packed lineup, he delivered a searing yorker to dismiss Tilak Varma, sealing a thriller … Read more
Introduction: The Century That Redefined a Spinner On December 10, 2016, Jayant Yadav walked out to bat at the Wankhede Stadium with India at 417/6 against England. The Haryana off-spinner, then 26, stunned the cricketing world by smashing a gritty 104—becoming the first Indian bowler at No. 9 to score a Test century. That innings … Read more
Introduction: The Over That Echoed in Kabul On November 7, 2021, Karim Janat stood at the crease in Sharjah during the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan needing 22 off 6 balls against Pakistan. With nerves of steel, the all-rounder launched Haris Rauf for a monstrous six over long-on, igniting hope across war-torn Kabul. Though Afghanistan fell … Read more
Introduction: The Brisbane Miracle Maker On January 19, 2021, Washington Sundar, a 21-year-old from Chennai, walked into the Gabba with India reeling at 329/6 in a historic Test against Australia. Tasked with supporting Rishabh Pant, the all-rounder defied Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood with a gutsy 62, scripting India’s first-ever Test win at the fortress. … Read more
