Historic Cricket Moments on September 22

Historic Cricket Moments on September 22

Cricketers Born on September 22

Mehrab HossainBD
Mehrab Hossain

47y / 1978

Batsman

Bronwyn CalverAU
Bronwyn Calver

56y / 1969

All-rounder

Jonathan MillmowNZ
Jonathan Millmow

58y / 1967

Batsman

Sorabji ColahIN
Sorabji Colah

123y / 1902

Batsman

Lameck OnyangoKE
Lameck Onyango

52y / 1973

Bowler

Chris MatthewsAU
Chris Matthews

63y / 1962

All-rounder

Ed JoyceIE
Ed Joyce

47y / 1978

Batsman

Thilan SamaraweeraLK
Thilan Samaraweera

49y / 1976

Batsman

Martin CroweNZ
Martin Crowe

63y / 1962

Batsman

Player Info

1986 – The Second Tied Test

The second tied Test in cricket history concluded in Madras when Greg Matthews trapped Maninder Singh with the penultimate delivery. Allan Border had set India 348 to win in at least 87 overs. India seemed on course for victory, reaching 190 for 2 at tea and 330 for 6 later. But Ray Bright struck twice, leaving India needing just four runs from eight balls. Ultimately, Matthews had three attempts at No. 11 Maninder Singh, needing only two to secure the historic tie.

1962 – Birth of Martin Crowe

Martin Crowe, born today, was an elegant New Zealand batter capable of dominating any bowling attack. His second Test century was a majestic 188 against West Indies in 1984-85, while his highest score, 299, came against Sri Lanka in 1990-91, forming a 467-run partnership with Andrew Jones. Crowe’s finest hour came in pyjamas: he was Man of the 1992 World Cup for his 456 runs at 114 and innovative captaincy. He became New Zealand’s top Test run-scorer in 1994-95 and retired during the 1995-96 India tour. He passed away in 2016.

1976 – Birth of Thilan Samaraweera

Sri Lankan batter Thilan Samaraweera was born. Despite a successful Test career, he is remembered for surviving the 2009 Lahore terror attack. Debuting in ODIs in 1998, he evolved from an offspinner into one of Sri Lanka’s most reliable Test batsmen. In 2008, he averaged 72.75 in six Tests and began 2009 with two double centuries in Pakistan, followed by back-to-back hundreds against New Zealand.

1997 – Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Draw

The first Test between Zimbabwe and New Zealand in Harare ended in a thrilling draw. Chasing 403, New Zealand finished on 304 for 8. Chris Cairns remained unbeaten on 71 off 238 balls to shepherd his side to safety, while Grant Flower became the first Zimbabwean to score two centuries in a Test, posting 104 and 151.

1978 – Birth of Ed Joyce

Ed Joyce, a dual international, was born. He debuted for England against Ireland in 2006 but later returned to represent Ireland after being granted special ICC dispensation. Joyce played in Ireland’s first-ever Test against Pakistan in 2018 and retired from professional cricket immediately after, having fulfilled his dream of representing his country in all formats.

2022 – Surrey Clinch 21st County Championship

Surrey won their 21st County Championship with games to spare, sealing it with a ten-wicket win over Yorkshire. Standout contributions came from Ollie Pope (136), Tom Lawes, and Daniel Worrall (both with four-fors). Surrey’s home ground was renamed the Micky Stewart Oval in honour of the 1960s legend, who received the keys to the ground during the match.

1962 – Birth of Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews, born today, was a lively left-arm seamer from Perth. He debuted in the 1986-87 Ashes but was dropped after his second Test. Matthews returned for one Test against West Indies in 1988-89 but failed to take a wicket, ending his brief international career.

2005 – Zimbabwe’s Final Test

Zimbabwe’s last Test before withdrawing from the format saw them lose to India by ten wickets, breaking a streak of innings defeats. Irfan Pathan took career-best figures of 12 for 126. It was also the final Test for Zimbabwean captain Heath Streak.

2024 – R Ashwin’s All-Round Heroics

R Ashwin starred with both bat and ball, taking a five-for and scoring a hundred as India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in Chennai. Rishabh Pant made 109 in his first Test after a 2022 car crash, while Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets. For Bangladesh, only Hasan Mahmud (5 for 83) and Najmul Shanto (82) offered notable resistance.

1973 – Birth of Lameck Onyango

Kenyan seamer Lameck Onyango, born today, had a rough start in ODIs, conceding runs at 9.62 per over in his first four matches. He later became a specialist tailender for the ICC Trophy in 1997, rarely bowling and batting down the order, scoring a boundary-less 25-ball 13 in one match.

1902 – Birth of Sorabji Colah

Sorabji Colah, born today, played in India’s first two Tests. Despite modest scores (22, 4, 31, 12), he excelled in domestic cricket, scoring over 3,500 runs for Western India, Nawanagar, and Bombay between 1922 and 1942.

Last updated on: September 22, 2025