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The game through time
From the first Test to the modern game. Trace cricket’s evolution through our growing collection of sourced milestones.
In the archive · 01
Australia and England met at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the match later recognized as the first Test.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 02
England and Australia played the inaugural womens Test at Brisbanes Exhibition Ground.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 03
England hosted the first mens Cricket World Cup, played in the one-day format.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 04
India won its first mens Cricket World Cup at Lords, defeating the West Indies in the final.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 05
South Africa hosted the first mens T20 World Cup, won by India.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 06
The Indian Premier League launched its first season, bringing a new franchise-based T20 competition to the calendar.
ESPNcricinfo (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 07
The first ICC Womens World Twenty20 was held in England.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 08
The ICC World Test Championship began, adding a league structure to the Test calendar.
International Cricket Council (opens in a new tab)In the archive · 09
The inaugural Womens Premier League season opened a new franchise competition in India.
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