Cricket has produced some unforgettable moments that have left fans on the edge of their seats. Here are five of the greatest cricket matches ever played.
1. 2005 Ashes, 2nd Test – Edgbaston Thriller
One of the closest Ashes contests, England won by just two runs against Australia in a match that swung both ways until the very last moment.
2. 2019 World Cup Final – England vs. New Zealand
The match ended in a tie, leading to a Super Over, which also ended in a tie. England was declared the winner based on the boundary count rule, making it the most dramatic World Cup final ever.
3. 2001 India vs. Australia – Kolkata Test
VVS Laxman’s iconic 281 and Dravid’s gritty 180 helped India stage one of the greatest comebacks in cricket history after following on.
4. 1999 World Cup Semi-Final – Australia vs. South Africa
A dramatic tied match saw Australia qualify for the final due to their superior net run rate in one of the most heartbreaking moments for South African fans.
5. 1983 World Cup Final – India vs. West Indies
Kapil Dev’s underdog Indian team stunned the mighty West Indies, winning their first-ever World Cup and changing the course of Indian cricket.
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