Historic Cricket Moments on November 19

Historic Cricket Moments on November 19

Cricketers Born on November 19

Anagha DeshpandeIN
Anagha Deshpande

40y / 1985

Wicket-keeper batsman

Thandi TshabalalaZA
Thandi Tshabalala

41y / 1984

Bowler

Richard DumbrillZA
Richard Dumbrill

87y / 1938

Batsman

Frank MissonAU
Frank Misson

87y / 1938

Batsman

Saleem JaffarPK
Saleem Jaffar

63y / 1962

Bowler

Adrian GriffithWI
Adrian Griffith

54y / 1971

Batsman

Billy BatesENG
Billy Bates

170y / 1855

All-rounder

Rajab AliKE
Rajab Ali

60y / 1965

Bowler

Player Info

2023 – Australia Clinch Sixth Men’s World Cup

Australia secured their sixth Men’s World Cup title with a thrilling six-wicket win over an unbeaten India in front of over 90,000 fans in Ahmedabad. Opener Travis Head was the hero, taking a match-turning diving catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma and then crafting a superb century in a recovery from 47 for 3. India, who had scored 397 in their semi-final, managed only 240, with captain Pat Cummins removing Virat Kohli and conceding just 34 in his ten overs. Head’s 137 remains the highest score while chasing in a World Cup final.

2018 – New Zealand Beat Pakistan by Four Runs

One of the closest Test results ever unfolded in Abu Dhabi when New Zealand defeated Pakistan by just four runs. Pakistan looked set to win at lunch on day four with seven wickets in hand chasing 46, but a dramatic last-wicket stand fell short. Debutant spinner Ajaz Patel claimed the final wicket lbw, finishing with a five-for and sealing a remarkable victory.

1978 – Gavaskar Scores Twin Hundreds Against Pakistan

Sunil Gavaskar completed his second century of the match in the third Test against Pakistan in Karachi, finishing 137 not out. However, Pakistan’s Sarfraz Nawaz (5 for 70) led a collapse that enabled Pakistan to chase 164 and secure an eight-wicket win, marking their first series victory against India.

1986 – Botham Leads England to Ashes Win

England’s Ashes tour started in style with a dominant win in Brisbane. Ian Botham’s 138 off 174 balls, including 22 runs off one over from Merv Hughes, powered England into control. Graham Dilley (5 for 68) and John Emburey (five-for in the second innings) ensured a seven-wicket victory on the final day.

1932 – Early Signs of Bodyline

During an MCC tour match at the MCG, Harold Larwood struck Bill Woodfull around the heart, causing a ten-minute delay. Don Bradman tried to counter the leg theory, but was dismissed lbw after a spectacular overhead shot for five runs. Larwood also took his 1,000th first-class wicket that day, thrilling the 50,000-plus crowd.

1965 – Birth of Rajab Ali

Rajab Ali, born today, would go on to play a pivotal role in one of cricket’s greatest upsets. In the 1996 World Cup, he helped Kenya bowl out the West Indies for 93, taking 3 for 17 in a historic 73-run victory. Though he struggled in the following match, Ali’s contribution to that day remains unforgettable.

2000 – Allan Donald Takes 300th Test Wicket

Allan Donald became the first South African to reach 300 Test wickets during the first Test against New Zealand in Bloemfontein. He trapped Shayne O’Connor lbw to reach the milestone and ended with three wickets in each innings, helping South Africa to a five-wicket win. Jacques Kallis scored a boundary-laden 160, and Makhaya Ntini took 6 for 66 in the second innings.

2021 – Tim Paine Quits as Australia’s Test Captain

Less than three weeks before the Ashes, Tim Paine resigned as Australia’s Test captain following revelations from a 2017 investigation into inappropriate text messages. Pat Cummins was appointed the new captain, and Paine took an indefinite break from cricket.

1855 – Birth of Billy Bates

Billy Bates, born today, was a luminous talent whose career was tragically cut short by a freak injury in 1887-88. Despite playing only 15 Tests, he took 50 wickets at 16.42 and scored ten first-class centuries. Bates’ finest hour came in Melbourne in 1882-83, when he took 7 for 28 and 7 for 74 as England defeated Australia by an innings. He died aged just 45.

1971 – Adrian Griffith Born

West Indian left-hander Adrian Griffith was born today. He scored 114 against New Zealand in Hamilton in 1999-2000 but struggled thereafter, averaging under 22 in his next 10 Tests. He also played nine ODIs, scoring 99 runs at 14.14, with a top score of 47 against Pakistan.

1962 – Saleem Jaffar Born

Saleem Jaffar, born today, was a tall Pakistani fast bowler who made an immediate impact on his first-class debut with 5 for 11. He took 80 wickets in the 1985-86 season and made both his Test and ODI debuts against the West Indies. His best Test figures were 8 for 134 against New Zealand in 1988-89.

2009 – Peter McGlashan Sets Catching Record

Wicketkeeper Peter McGlashan took 12 catches in a first-class match for Central Districts against Northern Districts in Whangarei, setting a world record at the time. Six catches came off Graeme Aldridge’s bowling. India’s Ibrahim Khaleel later set the record of 14 dismissals in 2011-12.

Last updated on: November 19, 2025