Historic Cricket Moments on November 25

Historic Cricket Moments on November 25

Cricketers Born on November 25

Erin McDonaldNZ
Erin McDonald

45y / 1980

Bowler

Deepa MaratheIN
Deepa Marathe

53y / 1972

Bowler

Richard StapleUS
Richard Staple

56y / 1969

All-rounder

Barb BevegeNZ
Barb Bevege

83y / 1942

Batsman

Ron HamenceAU
Ron Hamence

110y / 1915

Batsman

Percy HolmesENG
Percy Holmes

139y / 1886

Batsman

Alviro PetersenZA
Alviro Petersen

45y / 1980

Batsman

Peter SiddleAU
Peter Siddle

41y / 1984

Bowler

Javed OmerBD
Javed Omer

49y / 1976

Batsman

Kerry O\'KeeffeAU
Kerry O\'Keeffe

76y / 1949

Batsman

Manny Martindale West IndiesWI
Manny Martindale West Indies

116y / 1909

Batsman

Jhulan GoswamiIN
Jhulan Goswami

43y / 1982

Bowler

Player Info

1982 – Birth of Jhulan Goswami

One of the greatest women cricketers of all time, Jhulan Goswami was once the fastest bowler in the women’s game, regularly touching 120 kph. She played a huge role in India’s first-ever series win over England in 2006. Her career-best moment came in the Taunton Test, where she claimed a stunning 10 for 78. In 2007, she was named the ICC Women’s Player of the Year — a year when no Indian male cricketer won an individual award. She took over the captaincy from Mithali Raj in 2008 and led until 2011. In 2017, shortly before her fourth World Cup, she surpassed Cathryn Fitzpatrick to become the leading wicket-taker in ODIs. Goswami retired from T20Is a year later before the 2018 T20 World Cup.

1990 – Australia Crush England in Brisbane

Australia reopened old wounds for England with a crushing ten-wicket win in Brisbane. England had a 42-run first-innings lead after a brilliant fielding effort, but Day 3 was a disaster. Stand-in captain Allan Lamb was dismissed in Terry Alderman’s first over, and controversy followed when reports surfaced that he and David Gower had spent the previous night at a casino with Kerry Packer. Australia openers Geoff Marsh and Mark Taylor then chased down 157 without losing a wicket in just 46 overs.

1990 – West Indies Level the Series Against Pakistan

On the same day, West Indies beat Pakistan by seven wickets in a lively second Test in Faisalabad that lasted only 180 overs. Pakistan were looking comfortable at 127 for 3, but Malcolm Marshall demolished the tail with a rapid burst of 4 for 24. Chasing 130, West Indies counterattacked despite slipping to 34 for 3, with Richie Richardson smashing a match-winning 70* off 86 balls. It was a tough debut for Saeed Anwar, who bagged a pair and didn’t return to the Test side for three years.

2024 – India’s Biggest Test Win in Australia

Despite being bowled out for 150 on day one in Perth, India dominated the match from day two onwards. Jasprit Bumrah, captaining in place of Rohit Sharma, produced a sensational spell to reduce Australia to 59 for 7. In the second innings, Yashasvi Jaiswal struck his first hundred in Australia, becoming only the second player to convert his first four Test centuries into 150+. Virat Kohli added another century to set a target of over 500.
Australia collapsed to 12 for 3 by stumps on day three and never recovered. Bumrah’s match figures of 8 for 72 earned him Player of the Match as India took a 1–0 lead in the five-Test series.

2019 – Watling’s Marathon Double-Ton

BJ Watling’s 11-hour double-century set up New Zealand’s innings victory in the first-ever Test at Mount Maunganui. His 261-run seventh-wicket partnership with Mitchell Santner (who scored his maiden hundred) pushed New Zealand to 615 for 9 declared. England’s chase collapsed under the relentless hostility of Neil Wagner, who finished with 5 for 44 to seal the win on day five.

1909 – Birth of Manny Martindale

Manny Martindale, born on this day, was a fiery West Indian quick despite being only 5’8”. He took 37 wickets at 21 in his ten Tests and, alongside Learie Constantine, formed the first great West Indian pace duo. In 1933, he and Constantine dished out England’s own Bodyline tactics back at them, with Martindale famously splitting Wally Hammond’s chin. He also enjoyed a long club career with Burnley in the Lancashire League. He passed away in Barbados in 1972.

2000 – West Indies Crushed by Australia

A nightmare Test for West Indies in Brisbane. They were hammered by an innings and 126 runs after being bowled out for 82 and 124. Only Shivnarine Chanderpaul showed resistance with an unbeaten 62. Glenn McGrath produced unbelievable match figures of 10 for 27 in 33 overs — and later claimed he didn’t even bowl particularly well.

1949 – Birth of Kerry O’Keeffe

Kerry O’Keeffe was once tipped as the next big Australian legspinner. He played 24 Tests over seven years, taking a best innings haul of 5 for 101.
O’Keeffe also contributed with the bat, often opening when needed. After retiring, he dabbled in several professions before making a name for himself as a journalist and media personality.

1976 – Birth of Javed Omar

Javed Omar, born today, had a rare ability to bat for long periods. He made history on Test debut in 2001 by carrying his bat for 85* — only the third player ever to do so on debut. His maiden century came against Pakistan in 2003, helping Bangladesh secure their first-ever first-innings lead. He played 59 ODIs, toured England successfully in 2005, and was part of the 2007 World Cup squad. The Test series in Sri Lanka afterward turned out to be his last.

1986 – A Tense Pakistan–West Indies Thriller

A gripping series ended dramatically in Karachi when Pakistan’s Imran Khan and Tauseef Ahmed batted out a nervy 90 minutes before bad light ended the match with nine overs left. Chasing 213, Pakistan were struggling at 125 for 7. Earlier, Desmond Haynes carried his bat for 88, becoming only the third West Indian to do so in a completed Test innings. Remarkably, no centuries were scored in the entire three-match series — only the second time since 1888.

1984 – Birth of Peter Siddle

Peter Siddle, born today, was a wholehearted Australian fast bowler known for pace, aggression, and the ability to swing the ball. He took four wickets on debut in 2008 and later claimed 25 wickets in six Tests against South Africa, including eight in Sydney. On his birthday during the 2010–11 Ashes, he produced a famous hat-trick at the Gabba. Despite injuries disrupting his career, he made a strong comeback and even featured in the 2019 Ashes before retiring later that year.

1980 – Birth of Alviro Petersen

Alviro Petersen was a composed South African opener. He made a century on Test debut at Eden Gardens in 2010, becoming only the third South African to do so. Though dropped after nine Tests, he returned a year later and struck another hundred. His career highlight came in 2012, when his 182 at Headingley turned South Africa’s tour around. Petersen ended his international career in 2015 and later faced a two-year ban for breaching CSA’s anti-corruption code.

1950 – Oldest First-Class Debutant Appears

In a match between the Bombay Governor’s XI and Frank Worrell’s Commonwealth XI, Raja Maharaj Singh created history by becoming the oldest man to debut in first-class cricket — at the age of 72. He made only 4 runs, didn’t bowl, and took no catches — but the record stands unmatched to this day.

Last updated on: November 24, 2025