Historic Cricket Moments on November 20

Historic Cricket Moments on November 20

Cricketers Born on November 20

Cri-zelda BritsZA
Cri-zelda Brits

42y / 1983

Batsman

Brad WilliamsAU
Brad Williams

51y / 1974

Bowler

Tony WhiteWI
Tony White

87y / 1938

All-rounder

Wilf WoollerENG
Wilf Wooller

113y / 1912

All-rounder

Rajin SalehBD
Rajin Saleh

42y / 1983

Batsman

Chris HarrisNZ
Chris Harris

56y / 1969

All-rounder

Jermaine BlackwoodWI
Jermaine Blackwood

34y / 1991

Batsman

Alzarri JosephWI
Alzarri Joseph

29y / 1996

Bowler

Dion NashNZ
Dion Nash

54y / 1971

All-rounder

Nathan LyonAU
Nathan Lyon

38y / 1987

Bowler

Player Info

2009 – Tendulkar Reaches 30,000 International Runs

On the final day of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Ahmedabad, Sachin Tendulkar became the first cricketer to score 30,000 international runs. In the 44th over, he clipped an inswinger from Chanaka Welegedara to deep square leg for a single, bringing together his 12,777 Test runs, 17,178 ODI runs, and ten runs from his lone T20I to reach the record. Tendulkar also notched his 88th international hundred (43rd in Tests), finishing unbeaten on 100 as the match ended in a draw. He eventually retired with 34,357 runs across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.

1987 – Birth of Nathan Lyon

Australian offspinner Nathan Lyon was born. Before playing first-class cricket, he worked as part of the Adelaide Oval ground staff, where his bowling talent was spotted by coach Darren Berry. Lyon made his Test debut in 2011 against Sri Lanka, taking a wicket with his first delivery and finishing with a five-for. Over the years, he became Australia’s most successful Test offspinner, surpassing Hugh Trumble’s 141 wickets, and entered the 500-Test-wickets club in 2023, joining Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

1971 – Birth of Dion Nash

Born today, Dion Nash played 32 Tests for New Zealand, with injuries limiting further appearances. A rugged right-arm seamer and handy lower-order batter, Nash became the first man to score a half-century and take ten wickets in a Lord’s Test in 1994. He was key in New Zealand’s 1999 shock triumph over England, taking 34 wickets in seven Tests against them, before retiring early in 2002 at age 31.

1996 – Birth of Alzarri Joseph

Alzarri Joseph gained attention with 13 wickets in West Indies’ victorious 2016 Under-19 World Cup campaign. His debut IPL season in 2019 saw him take 6 for 12 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, setting a tournament record. Despite personal and injury setbacks, Joseph continued to shine, taking a T20I five-for in 2023 to help West Indies secure a series win against South Africa and contributing with both bat and ball in subsequent matches.

1991 – Birth of Jermaine Blackwood

West Indian batter Jermaine Blackwood was born. Known as a rare specialist Test batter from the Caribbean, he played key innings in victories against New Zealand and England, including a maiden Test hundred in Antigua in 2015. He played crucial supporting roles in West Indies’ famous 2017 win at Headingley and continued to produce fighting knocks in challenging conditions abroad.

1955 – Polly Umrigar’s First Test Double-Century

India’s Polly Umrigar scored the country’s first Test double-century, making 223 against New Zealand in Hyderabad. He had finished day one on 112, while AG Kripal Singh also scored his only Test hundred. Umrigar would go on to score another double-century three and a half years later, which stood as the highest by an Indian in England for 30 years.

1997 – West Indies Thrashed by Pakistan

In the first Test at Peshawar, West Indies were completely outplayed by Pakistan, losing by an innings and 19 runs. Mushtaq Ahmed’s 10-wicket haul and Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 92 guided Pakistan to a dominant victory, marking the biggest Test win over West Indies at that time.

1969 – Birth of Chris Harris

New Zealand’s Chris Harris, known for his all-round abilities, was born. With his unorthodox batting, slow-medium bowling, and outstanding fielding, Harris became New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs until Daniel Vettori surpassed him in 2007. He also played a key role in New Zealand’s 1992 World Cup campaign.

1970 – Barry Richards’ Sheffield Shield Masterclass

South Africa’s Barry Richards dominated the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia, scoring 356 with 325 on the first day. His innings helped South Australia secure an innings victory and remains one of the highlights of his brilliant but brief career.

1969 – Gundappa Viswanath’s Century on Debut

Gundappa Viswanath made a memorable Test debut against Australia in Kanpur, scoring 137 in the second innings after a first-innings duck. He added a crucial 110-run partnership with Eknath Solkar and went on to play 90 more Tests, scoring 13 additional hundreds.

1990 – Pakistan vs West Indies Series

In a series billed as the unofficial world championship, Pakistan won the first Test in Karachi by eight wickets, with Saleem Malik’s 102 and Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis’ destructive bowling securing the win. West Indies fought back in the second Test at Faisalabad but the series ended with a draw in Lahore.

2011 – Ibrahim Khaleel’s Record-Breaking Wicketkeeping

Ibrahim Khaleel set a first-class record for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in a match, with 14 (11 catches, 3 stumpings) for Hyderabad against Assam in the Ranji Trophy. Lalith Mohan benefited with six dismissals off Khaleel’s bowling.

1987 – Ramiz Raja’s Obstructing the Field

In an ODI in Karachi, Ramiz Raja became the first player in ODI history to be dismissed for obstructing the field, run out for 99 after deliberately intercepting a throw while on strike.

1980 – Birth of Rajin Saleh

Bangladeshi cricketer Rajin Saleh was born. A talented middle-order batter, he made his international debut at 19, captained Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy in 2004, and played in the 2007 World Cup squad, though he did not feature in a match.

1912 – Birth of Wilf Wooller

Welsh all-rounder Wilf Wooller was born. A multi-talented sportsman, he captained Glamorgan for 14 years, played rugby for Wales, and represented Cardiff in soccer. Known for his combative nature, he excelled in cricket and bowls, becoming one of Wales’ most celebrated sports figures.

Last updated on: November 20, 2025