"Cricket Trivia: Unearthing the Lesser-Known Facts"

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  • Cricket is believed to have originated in the 16th century in England. The first recorded match was played in the 16th century in Sussex, England.
  • The first formal laws of cricket were drawn up in 1744. These laws have evolved over time and form the foundation of modern cricket rules.
  • The longest test cricket match in history lasted for 12 days. It was played between England and South Africa in 1939.
  • Sir Don Bradman, an Australian cricketer, has an astonishing test batting average of 99.94, which is considered one of the greatest achievements in the sport.
  • The first international cricket match was played between the United States and Canada in 1844.
  • The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England. West Indies won the tournament by defeating Australia in the final.
  • In 2007, Yuvraj Singh of India hit six consecutive sixes in a single over in a T20 World Cup match against England.


  • Sachin Tendulkar, an Indian cricketer, is the highest run-scorer in international cricket, with more than 30,000 runs.
  • The Ashes is one of the oldest and most famous cricket rivalries, played between England and Australia. The series originated in 1882 after England was defeated by Australia, leading to a mock obituary in The Sporting Times newspaper.


  • In 2014, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield, played cricket in space. He bowled a ball to himself in the microgravity environment of the space station.
  • The first international T20 cricket match was played between Australia and New Zealand in 2005.
  • The highest team score in a One Day International (ODI) match is 481/6 by England against Australia in 2018.
  • Jim Laker, an English cricketer, took 19 wickets for 90 runs against Australia in 1956, which is the best bowling figures in a Test match inning.


  • The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular and lucrative T20 cricket leagues in the world. It features top players from various countries and has a massive fan following. 

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