Cricket has provided us with countless memorable moments over the years, and the last decade has been no exception. From nail-biting finishes to jaw-dropping performances, cricket fans have been treated to some of the most thrilling moments in the sport’s history. In this article, we’ll take a look at five of the most unforgettable cricket moments of the last decade.
- Ben Stokes’ heroics in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final England and New Zealand faced off in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final, and the match ended in a tie after both teams scored 241 runs in their respective innings. The match then went into a Super Over, which also ended in a tie. England were declared the winners on the basis of the boundary countback rule, but it was Ben Stokes’ heroics that stole the show. Stokes scored 84 runs off 98 balls, including five fours and two sixes, to help England post a competitive total.
- Carlos Brathwaite’s heroics in the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 final The 2016 ICC World Twenty20 final was a clash between two of the most exciting teams in the format, West Indies and England. West Indies, led by the charismatic Chris Gayle, posted a competitive total of 161 runs. In response, England got off to a flying start, but the Windies bowlers fought back, and the match went down to the wire. Carlos Brathwaite, with four sixes in the final over, sealed the victory for the West Indies, in one of the most dramatic finishes in cricket history.
- MS Dhoni’s run-out in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final India faced New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, and the match went down to the wire. Chasing a target of 239 runs, India were reduced to 71/5 before MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja put on a 116-run partnership. However, with India needing 25 runs off 10 balls, Dhoni was run out by Martin Guptill in what would prove to be a match-turning moment. India eventually fell short by 18 runs, and New Zealand advanced to the final.
- Virat Kohli’s century against Australia in 2018 Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, and his century against Australia in 2018 is a testament to his greatness. Chasing a target of 323 runs, India were reduced to 4/3 in the first over before Kohli came to the crease. He scored a magnificent century, 123 runs off 95 balls, including 16 fours and two sixes, to help India win the match by six wickets.
Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th international century Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, and his 100th international century is a testament to his greatness. On March 16, 2012, Tendulkar scored his 100th international century against Bangladesh in an Asia Cup match. He scored 114 runs off 147 balls, including 12 fours and one six, to help India post a competitive total.
