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10 Interesting and Lesser Known Facts about Cricket

Interesting and Lesser Known Facts about Cricket:

  1. Sachin Tendulkar was the first player to be declared out by a third umpire

  2. India is the only country in the world to lift world cups in 60,50 and 20 over formats. 

  3. Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi is the only Indian Cricketer to represent England and India

  4. RG Nadkarni bowled 21 consecutive Maiden overs In a row

  5. Chris Gayle is the only batsman to hit a six off first ball of a test match 

  6. Century and ten wicket haul In a single match

  7. Brian Lara holds the record of scoring highest individual score in test cricket, that is, 400* 

  8. Narendra Modi Stadium, in India is the largest Stadium in the world

  9. WACA Stadium in Perth has the fastest pitch in the world

  10. The Women's Cricket World Cup was played before the Men's World Cup

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Ben Stoke celebrates after winning the Headingley test match in the Ashes vs Australia

Ben Stokes - Stats, Career | Greatest All Rounder in Modern Cricket

Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, is a premier all-rounder known for his batting, bowling, and fielding skills. Born in New Zealand, he moved to England at 12, debuting for Durham in 2009. Stokes has played crucial roles in major victories, including the 2019 World Cup and Ashes. He holds records for the second-fastest Test double century and highest sixth-wicket partnership. Stokes scored 10,364 runs and took 298 wickets in 259 matches across all formats. As Test captain since 2022, he promotes an aggressive play style. He also had notable IPL performances but missed recent seasons due to injury.

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Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket in a test match for India

Jasprit Bumrah: The GOAT Indian Fast Bowler

Jasprit Bumrah, a standout fast bowler for the Indian Cricket Team, has had a remarkable career. Despite challenges like his father's early death and back injuries, he has excelled. His unique bowling action and technique, characterized by hyperextended elbows and powerful deliveries, make him formidable. Bumrah is renowned for his yorkers, swing bowling, and death overs mastery, consistently maintaining high speeds. Despite concerns about potential back injuries, experts and Bumrah himself affirm the effectiveness of his style. With numerous records across formats and international success, Bumrah is a cricket icon.

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AB de Villiers Batting when he scored the fastest century in ODI Cricket format vs West Indies

Fastest Century in Tests, ODIs and T20 Cricket History: Smashing all Records

Fastest Centuries in Cricket Formats:

  1. Test Cricket:

    • Record Holder: Brendon McCullum (NZ)
    • Balls to 100: 54 against Australia (2015/16)

  2. ODI Cricket:

    • Record Holder: AB de Villiers (SA)
    • Balls to 100: 31 against West Indies

  3. T20I Cricket:

    • Record Holder: Kushal Malla (Nepal)
    • Balls to 100: 34 against Mongolia (2023)

  4. IPL:

    • Record Holder: Chris Gayle (RCB)
    • Balls to 100: 30 against PWI (2013)

  5. Women’s ODI:

    • Record Holder: Nat Sciver-Brunt (England)
    • Balls to 100: 66 against Sri Lanka

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2019 IPL Orange Cap Winner David Warner Celebrating a century

IPL Orange Cap Winners List: From 2008 to 2023

IPL Orange Cap Winners List:
  • 2008: Shaun Marsh - 616 runs
  • 2009: Matthew Hayden - 572 runs
  • 2010: Sachin Tendulkar - 618 runs
  • 2011: Chris Gayle - 608 runs
  • 2012: Chris Gayle - 733 runs
  • 2013: Michael Hussey - 733 runs
  • 2014: Robin Uthappa - 660 runs
  • 2015: David Warner - 562 runs
  • 2016: Virat Kohli - 973 runs
  • 2017: David Warner - 641 runs
  • 2018: Kane Williamson - 735 runs
  • 2019: David Warner - 692 runs
  • 2020: KL Rahul - 670 runs
  • 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad - 635 runs
  • 2022: Jos Buttler - 863 runs
  • 2023: Shubman Gill - 890 runs

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Pakistan Cricket Team players celebrate a wicket

Pakistan National Cricket Team: Players, ICC Trophies and Records

Pakistan Cricket Team History: Pakistan's cricket journey began in 1935 in Karachi. They gained Test status in 1952. Despite ups and downs, they won the Asian Test Championship in 1998 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017.

Pakistan Cricket Records: Pakistan's win rates: Test (32.65%), ODI (54.31%), T20I (60.09%).

Pakistan in ODI Cricket World Cup: Won in 1992, reached the semi-finals in 1979, 1983, 1987, 2011, but struggled recently.

Pakistan in T20 Cricket World Cup: Champions in 2009, reached finals in 2007 and 2022, but inconsistent performance.

Pakistan Cricket Legends: Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam, Imran Khan, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram.

Pakistan's Current Team: Babar Azam (captain), coached by Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB): Manages cricket in Pakistan, has faced controversies.

India vs Pakistan Rivalry: Historic, fierce rivalry. India dominant in World Cup encounters.

Pakistan Women's Cricket Team: Started in 1997, less famous, but has talented players like Nida Dar and Bismaah Maroof.

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Understanding the Sweet Spot of a Cricket Bat | The Source of Power

Cricket bats are crucial for players, especially batsmen, impacting performance. The sweet spot, at the bat's center, maximizes power, accuracy, and control when hitting the ball. Physics explains how hitting the sweet spot increases shot power, while mistimed hits result in weaker shots. Different bat profiles offer varied sweet spot positions, catering to different batting styles. Increasing power at the sweet spot involves maintaining bat balance, using quality willow, and proper bat care.

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The Indian Cricket Team celebrating after winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup Trophy

The Story of India's 2011 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup Triumph

India's 2011 Cricket World Cup victory, after a 28-year wait, was a culmination of skill, determination, and luck. With MS Dhoni's calm leadership, India won against Australia and Pakistan in the knockout stages. In the final match against Sri Lanka, Dhoni's strategic decision to promote himself up the order proved to be a masterstroke as he scored an unbeaten 91 runs and led India to victory with a historic six. Yuvraj Singh's outstanding performance, despite health issues, was also crucial. The victory was not just about winning the World Cup; it was about the spirit, teamwork, and unforgettable performances that made it a cherished memory.

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Albie Morkel Batting in the IPL

Longest Sixes in IPL History: The Strongest Batsmen | IPL Records

Longest sixes in IPL history:

  1. Albie Morkel - 124m vs DC, 2008

  2. Praveen Kumar - 124m vs RR, 2008

  3. Adam Gilchrist - 122m vs RCB, 2011

  4. Robin Uthappa - 120m vs MI, 2010

  5. Chris Gayle - 119m vs PWI, 2013

  6. Ross Taylor - 119m vs CSK, 2008

  7. Yuvraj Singh - 119m vs CSK, 2009

  8. Ben Cutting - 117m vs RCB, 2016

  9. Liam Livingstone - 117m vs GT, 2022

  10. Gautam Gambhir - 117m vs RR, 2013

Longest sixes in IPL 2023:

  1. Faf du Plessis - 115m vs Lucknow Super Giants at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  2. Tim David - 114m vs Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium
  3. Jos Buttler - 112m vs Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
  4. Shivam Dube - 111m vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chinnaswamy Stadium
  5. Andre Russell - 109m vs Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
  6. Shivam Dube - 102m vs Lucknow Super Giants at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  7. Rinku Singh (KKR) - 101m vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  8. Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) - 101m vs Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
  9. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR) - 101m vs Punjab Kings at IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
  10. Nehal Wadhera (MI) - 101m vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

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