Historic Cricket Moments on September 12

Historic Cricket Moments on September 12

Cricketers Born on September 12

Deon KotzeNA
Deon Kotze

52y / 1973

Batsman

Barry SeebaranCA
Barry Seebaran

53y / 1972

Batsman

Fish MarkhamZA
Fish Markham

101y / 1924

Batsman

Rahat AliPK
Rahat Ali

37y / 1988

Bowler

Waqar HasanPK
Waqar Hasan

93y / 1932

Batsman

Richard SnellZA
Richard Snell

57y / 1968

Bowler

Max WalkerAU
Max Walker

77y / 1948

Bowler

Nathan BrackenAU
Nathan Bracken

48y / 1977

Bowler

Wes HallWI
Wes Hall

88y / 1937

Bowler

Player Info

2005 – The Ashes Return to England

After 16 long years, England finally reclaimed the Ashes in what remains one of the greatest Test series of all time. On the final day at The Oval, Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath, playing their last matches in England, had England wobbling at 127 for 5. A crucial reprieve for Kevin Pietersen turned the tide. He seized the moment, blasting seven sixes in a brilliant 158 that ensured England couldn’t be beaten. The result? Pure jubilation across the country as England lifted the urn again.

1937 – The Birth of Wes Hall

One of West Indies’ first great fast bowlers, Wes Hall was born today. Known for his long run-up, gold chain, and fearsome pace, Hall bowled marathon spells, including three hours unchanged at Lord’s in 1963. He loved the dramatic moments too, bowling the last over of the first-ever tied Test in Brisbane in 1960-61. In 48 Tests, he claimed 192 wickets, with best figures of 7 for 69 against England in Kingston.

1901 – CB Fry’s Run of Hundreds

At Lord’s, CB Fry made 105 for the Rest of England against Yorkshire, his sixth consecutive first-class century. It was a record that stood unmatched until Don Bradman equalled it in 1938-39, and later Mike Procter in 1970-71. Fry’s consistency and class left a legacy that still glimmers in cricket’s record books.

1977 – Nathan Bracken Arrives

Born today, Nathan Bracken grew into a mainstay of Australia’s one-day side in the mid-2000s. In 2006 alone, he took 46 wickets, playing key roles in Champions Trophy and World Cup wins. Briefly the world’s top ODI bowler, his career was cruelly cut short by a knee injury. He later sued Cricket Australia over the handling of his injury and even stepped into politics as an independent candidate.

2022 – England Seal the Series Against South Africa

At The Oval, England chased down 33 runs to beat South Africa and win the series 2-1. The “Bazball” style had been questioned after a heavy defeat in the first Test, but emphatic victories in the last two silenced critics. Stuart Broad overtook Glenn McGrath on the all-time wicket list, while Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley’s runs proved decisive in a low-scoring contest.

1948 – Max Walker, Australia’s ‘Tangles’

Born today, Max Walker became an invaluable part of Australia’s attack in the 1970s. Nicknamed “Tangles” for his wrong-footed action, he was a tireless support bowler behind Lillee and Thomson. On the 1972-73 West Indies tour, he took 26 wickets to help secure a 2-0 series win. His best figures, 8 for 143, remain the most expensive eight-for in Test history – a testament to his never-say-die attitude.

1968 – Richard Snell, South Africa’s Pioneer

Richard Snell, born this day, featured in South Africa’s first ODI and Test after readmission. His standout performance came in that debut Test against West Indies in Barbados, where he took 8 for 157, including dismissals of Haynes and Richardson in both innings. He also made his mark at the 1992 World Cup with eight wickets.

2017 – Cricket Returns to Lahore

A landmark day for Pakistan cricket as a World XI, featuring stars like Faf du Plessis, Hashim Amla, Tamim Iqbal, and Darren Sammy, played the first of three T20Is in Lahore. It marked the return of major international cricket to Pakistan, eight years after the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team. Pakistan celebrated in style, scoring 197 and winning by 20 runs.

1925 – Hobbs’ Record Season

Jack Hobbs, already closing in on WG Grace’s record for first-class centuries, set another milestone by scoring his 16th hundred of the season – 106 against Yorkshire at Lord’s. This seasonal record stood until Denis Compton went past it with 18 in 1947.

1932 – Waqar Hassan’s Big Stand

Pakistani batter Waqar Hassan, born today, made his mark with a monumental 189 against New Zealand in Lahore in 1955-56. His 308-run partnership with Imtiaz Ahmed was Pakistan’s first 300-run stand in Tests and remains their best for the seventh wicket. He added six more Test fifties in his career.

1979 – Border and Hughes Shine

In Madras, Australia piled up 390 thanks to Allan Border (162) and skipper Kim Hughes (100), who added 222 for the third wicket. For India, debutant left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi starred with 6 for 103. Remarkably, Doshi went on to become one of only three bowlers to take 100 Test wickets after debuting past the age of 30.

2014 – Yorkshire Crowned Champions

Yorkshire clinched their 32nd County Championship title, their first since 2001, with a dominant innings win over Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. It was a season of dominance – eight wins, just one defeat – with stars like Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Ryan Sidebottom leading the charge. Sidebottom’s nine wickets in the final match sealed the triumph.

1988 – Rahat Ali’s Test Journey

Pakistan’s left-arm quick Rahat Ali, born today, made his debut in 2013 in South Africa. He had his finest hour in Abu Dhabi against New Zealand in 2014, where he returned 6 for 70 and at one point had surreal figures of 8-7-1-1. Though often used as an injury replacement, he delivered crucial spells, including seven wickets in the 2015 World Cup.

Last updated on: September 19, 2025