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Clive Rice: South Africa's greatest all rounder

Clive Rice originally from South Africa was one of the greatest all rounders. His career overlapped with South Africa’s absence in world cricket during the 70s and 80s.

Australia vs South Africa: The greatest ODI ever

The SemiFinals of ICC World Cup 1999 between Australia and South Africa was one of the greatest One Day International. As the match was tied and South Africa lost the chance for Finals.

India's lowest test match total: 42 All Out

India's England tour of 1974, was one of the worse one for India. England batted first and scored a massive total of 629 runs, where India struggled and had to follow-on for the second inning where they scored their lowest total.  

World Record from Middlesex Twins

Denis Compton and Bill Edrich had some great innings together for both their County. Compton was the attacking one and Edrich was the more solid, classical one and together they used to be called as the ‘Middlesex Twins’.

First World Cup Final: Australia vs West Indies

In the first World Cup Final, Thomson was caught by Fredericks and the excited West Indian fans were all over the ground. But they did not realize that the umpire Dicky Bird signaled a no ball and match had to restart again.

Beginning of Aussie Era

Akhtar’s four overs went for 37 runs and Australia completed the chase on the first ball of the 21st over when Darren Lehmann’s square cut went for the boundary.

A Historical Loss for Australia

England scored the highest total against Australia on 19th June, 2018 in their 3rd ODI. Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow added 159 runs and took the total to 481. 

First Test of The Invincibles

They prepared themselves through warm-up matches in Australia and England and remained unbeaten. The first test started on 10th June at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. It was called the Test of Invincibles.

New Zealand vs Ireland: A Memorable Women’s ODI Series

New Zealand Women Cricket Team scored their highest total score of 490 in ODI against Ireland in 2018. The White Ferns had an easy victory in the entire series of 3 matches.