Top 10 Most Iconic Cricket Moments of the Last Decade

 

Cricket fans have enjoyed breathtaking moments within the last decade, sealing themselves into history. Not only do they explain the brilliance of the game itself but also its ability to be an emotional evocation for millions and millions of its fans all across the world. In this blog, we present the top 10 most iconic cricket moments within the last ten years.

1. Virat Kohli’s Record-Breaking Chases

Virat Kohli has been a chase master for cricket. In the 2016 T20 World Cup against Australia, the most memorable thing he did was score an unbeaten 82 runs off 51 balls in order to ensure India's entry into the semifinals.

Virat Kohli's masterful chase against Australia in the 2016 ICC Men's #T20WorldCup is the winner of the @postpeapp Greatest Moments second semi-final ✨ pic.twitter.com/SoWV3iJA9W

— ICC (@ICC) October 11, 2021

2. Ben Stokes’ Heroics in the 2019 World Cup Final

The final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup is forever remembered as one of the most dramatic games of all time. Ben Stokes made history for England, as it won its maiden World Cup under his incredible show against New Zealand in a nail-biting super over.

What a game! Ben Stokes, flat out, but unbeaten.#CWC19Final pic.twitter.com/1XopHaR1qX

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 14, 2019

3. Australia’s Dominance in the 2015 World Cup

Australia won the fifth ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015. They dominated the final match in Melbourne against New Zealand. With Mitchell Starc's fiery bowling and Michael Clarke's captaincy, it was one of the finest moments for Australian cricket.

4. West Indies’ 2016 T20 World Cup Win

Carlos Brathwaite struck four consecutive sixes in the last over of England, making it a miraculous victory for the West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup 2016. "Remember the name" has become a term that represents cricketing history.

5. Sri Lanka’s Memorable Test Win in South Africa

In 2019, Sri Lanka became the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa. Kusal Perera’s heroic 153* in Durban remains one of the finest individual performances in Test cricket.

6. Rishabh Pant’s Gabba Masterclass

India’s young star Rishabh Pant played a sensational knock of 89* at Brisbane in 2021, leading India to a historic Test series win against Australia. This triumph broke Australia’s 32-year unbeaten streak at the Gabba.

A firecracker of an innings 💥

Was Rishabh Pant's Gabba effort the best Test batting performance of 2021? #ESPNcricinfoAwards

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 19, 2022

7. Afghanistan’s Rise in International Cricket

Afghanistan's qualification for the ICC's World Cup 2019 was symbolic of a rather quick rise. Their exciting win over Pakistan during the 2018 Asia Cup was a testament to their resilience and growth in the game.

8. AB de Villiers’ Fastest ODI Century

The South African maestro, AB de Villiers, scored a phenomenal One Day International hundred off just 31 balls against the West Indies in 2015. That fiery innings redefined boundaries in limited-overs cricket.

4⃣ Nine fours
6⃣ SIXTEEN sixes
💥 149 runs off 44 balls
⚡️ 338 strike rate@ABdeVilliers17 smashing the fastest-ever ODI century against the West Indies in 2015 HAS to be the most iconic cricketing moment of the last decade 🏏#SSMoments pic.twitter.com/bwQ4Sg5ptv

— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) December 12, 2019

9. Eoin Morgan’s Record-Breaking 17 Sixes in an ODI

At the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Eoin Morgan hit 17 over-boundaries in one innings to break the record for maximum sixes in a one-day international. This record smashed by Morgan emphasizes his smashing power and brought home a colossal target of 397 runs to England.

#OnThisDay last year, Eoin Morgan slammed 17 sixes in his innings of 148 against Afghanistan to lead England to their fourth win in the ICC Men's @cricketworldcup 💥 💥 💥

Log in to the ICC vault to watch exclusive extended highlights of the match 📽️ https://t.co/nSKrA56M3J pic.twitter.com/zsU4bzImzb

— ICC (@ICC) June 18, 2020

10. England’s Historic Test Victory Against Pakistan in Rawalpindi

In December 2022, England played one of the most aggressive Test matches ever under Ben Stokes' captaincy and Brendon McCullum's coaching. On a flat Rawalpindi pitch, England scored at over 6 runs per over across both innings and secured a thrilling 74-run win, redefining the way Test cricket is played.

These cricket moments of the last decade reflect the spirit and excitement that define the game. Whether it’s World Cup triumphs, individual brilliance, or unforgettable matches, cricket continues to provide fans with memories to cherish. Let’s look forward to more iconic moments in the coming years.