Top 15 Mind-Blowing Cricket Facts You Should Know

#13 Unbelievable coincidence in World Cricket

South Africa vs Australia - 1st Test, Cape Town

During the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town, this coincidence took place. On 11/11/11 at 11:11, South Africa were at 125 for 1, needing further 111 runs to win.

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#14 Sachin played for Pakistan before India

Sachin Tendulkar

"Sachin for Pakistan! Are you kiddin'?"

Yeah, really! Can you just imagine, before India, Sachin Tendulkar played for Pakistan? Yes, the incident is true as this happened during a practice match between India and Pakistan in 1987, at the Brabourne Stadium where Sachin came on the field for Pakistan as a substitute fielder.

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#15 Two Indian players who got to bat on all 5 days of a Test

ML Jaisimha and Ravi Shastri

ML Jaisimha and Ravi Shastri are the only Indian players, who got to bat on all the five days of a Test match. This is also a unique record.