Cricket Records: Your Quick Guide to Stats and Milestones

Cricket fans love numbers. Whether it’s a blister‑fast hundred or a massive partnership, records give us a way to compare players across eras. This page pulls together the hottest cricket records that have happened lately, so you can brag, compare, or just stay in the know.

Recent Record‑Breaking Performances

One of the biggest talks this season is Cameron Green’s 47‑ball century against South Africa in Mackay. The knock not only helped Australia chase a huge total, it became the second‑fastest ODI hundred by an Australian and the quickest against South Africa. Green’s 118* sparked a 250‑run opening stand and set a new benchmark for strike‑rate in limited‑overs cricket.

In the IPL, the KKR vs RCB opener at Eden Gardens was a weather‑driven drama. Even though rain threatened the match, the teams managed a high‑scoring affair that pushed the overall IPL run‑rate higher than last year. Fans are already eyeing the upcoming games for more record‑chasing opportunities.

On the international stage, Pakistan’s collapse against Afghanistan in the UAE T20I tri‑series highlighted a different kind of record – a 17‑ball batting collapse that turned a winning position into a loss. While not a positive record, it serves as a reminder of how quickly momentum can swing in T20 cricket.

Another eye‑catcher was the West Indies ending an eight‑year losing streak against Pakistan with a last‑ball win in Lauderhill. The comeback win added a new “first win after X years” record to the West Indies' T20I history.

How to Track Cricket Records Yourself

If you want to stay ahead of the curve, start by bookmarking a few reliable sources: the official ICC website, ESPNcricinfo’s statistics section, and the IPL’s own stats portal. Most of these sites let you set up alerts for specific milestones, like “fastest hundred” or “most runs in a season.”

Social media is also useful. Follow the hashtags #CricketRecords and #IPLStats on Twitter or Instagram, and you’ll see live updates whenever a record is broken. Many cricket analysts post quick video breakdowns that explain why a particular performance matters.

Finally, use a spreadsheet to log personal favorites. Record the player name, the match, the date, and the statistic. Over time you’ll have a custom database that you can compare against official records whenever a new claim pops up.

Keeping an eye on these numbers adds an extra layer of excitement to every game. The next time you watch a match, you’ll be ready to spot a record‑breaking moment before anyone else does.