Historic Cricket Moments on September 25

Historic Cricket Moments on September 25

Cricketers Born on September 25

Adam LythENG
Adam Lyth

38y / 1987

Batsman

Farhan AdilPK
Farhan Adil

48y / 1977

Batsman

Dave RundleZA
Dave Rundle

60y / 1965

All-rounder

Minhajul AbedinBD
Minhajul Abedin

63y / 1962

Batsman

Raju KulkarniIN
Raju Kulkarni

63y / 1962

Batsman

Grayson ShillingfordWI
Grayson Shillingford

81y / 1944

All-rounder

John RutherfordAU
John Rutherford

96y / 1929

Batsman

Andy WallerZW
Andy Waller

66y / 1959

Batsman

Claire TaylorENG
Claire Taylor

50y / 1975

Wicket-keeper batsman

Tim ZoehrerAU
Tim Zoehrer

64y / 1961

Wicket-keeper batsman

Inshan AliWI
Inshan Ali

76y / 1949

All-rounder

Hansie CronjeZA
Hansie Cronje

56y / 1969

All-rounder

Peter PetherickNZ
Peter Petherick

83y / 1942

Batsman

Bishan BediIN
Bishan Bedi

79y / 1946

Bowler

Player Info

2004 – West Indies Champions Trophy Comeback

In near-total darkness at the ICC Champions Trophy final, Courtney Browne and Ian Bradshaw guided West Indies from 147 for 8 to 218, defeating England. Refusing the light offer, they saw off Steve Harmison and completed an extraordinary win. Brian Lara dedicated the victory to fans back home, recovering from the devastation of Hurricanes Ivan and Jeanne.

1969 – Hansie Cronje

Born today, Hansie Cronje was a commanding presence in South African cricket before match-fixing scandals tarnished his legacy. The infamous revelations in 2000, including his instigation of a controversial double forfeiture against England, left an indelible stain on the game. Cronje died in a plane crash in June 2002.

1946 – Bishan Bedi

With his thick beard and distinctive patkas, Bishan Bedi was one of cricket’s most recognizable figures. A master of slow left-arm bowling, Bedi took 266 Test wickets, including 14 five-wicket hauls, and was unafraid to confront controversial situations, notably declaring India’s innings closed in protest against intimidatory bowling in Jamaica, 1975-76.

1942 – Peter Petherick

New Zealand offspinner Peter Petherick, born today, made history by taking a hat-trick on his Test debut against Pakistan in 1976-77 at age 34. Despite this remarkable feat, he played just six Tests, taking 16 wickets as New Zealand struggled in the series.

2023 – Titas Sadhu Shines

Eighteen-year-old Titas Sadhu starred as India Women claimed Asian Games gold, restricting Sri Lanka to 97 for 8 in the T20I final. She took 3 for 6, complementing innings from Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues as India chased 116 comfortably.

2018 – Asia Cup Thriller

In a dead-rubber ODI in Dubai, India and Afghanistan played to a dramatic tie, the 36th in ODI history. With seven runs needed off the final over, Ravindra Jadeja and Khaleel Ahmed orchestrated a tense finish against Rashid Khan, resulting in a memorable tied match.

1949 – Inshan Ali

Born today, Inshan Ali was one of the last West Indian spinners before the team shifted to a pace-heavy attack. Despite talent and notable performances, including 5 for 59 against New Zealand, Ali struggled to consistently bowl teams out in Tests, finishing with 34 wickets in 12 matches.

1961 – Tim Zoehrer

An unusual allrounder, Tim Zoehrer spent much of his career in the shadows of Ian Healy before eventually making his mark as a legspinner and wicketkeeper for Australia. Known for his gregarious personality, he even finished second in bowling averages during the 1993 tour of England.

2022 – West Zone Duleep Trophy

West Zone claimed their first Duleep Trophy in 12 years, defeating South Zone comprehensively. After conceding a first-innings deficit, they piled up 585 in the second innings, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 265, and slow left-armer Shams Mulani took 4 for 51 in the fourth innings to seal victory.

1975 – Claire Taylor

Born today, Claire Taylor overcame a slow start to become one of England’s finest women cricketers. Her 137 in a 2001 Test against Australia and 156* at Lord’s in 2006 cemented her legacy. She was the first female cricketer to feature on a Lord’s hall-of-fame board and also captained Oxford’s hockey team.

1959 – Andy Waller

Zimbabwean batter Andy Waller, born today, was a key one-day player in the 1980s and ’90s. Though his Test debut came late at 37, he impressed with a patient 50 against England in 1996-97. He later coached the national side from 2013.

1771 – Hambledon Bat Regulation

The Hambledon Club, cricket’s lawmakers at the time, limited bat width to four and a quarter inches after Thomas White appeared with a bat as wide as the stumps, standardizing the game.

Last updated on: September 22, 2025