Cricket History and Facts

When Cheteshwar Pujara scored his maiden Test half-century (72 runs) at Bangalore in October 2010, Sachin Tendulkar was at the non-striker's end. This was during Pujara's debut Test match against Australia, and his fifty was a significant moment in what would become a legendary Test career.

Gavaskar achieved this milestone during his illustrious Test career, becoming the first batsman to participate in 50 century partnerships. This record highlighted his ability to build substantial stands with fellow batsmen consistently.

Vengsarkar scored three Test centuries at Lord's Cricket Ground (1979, 1982, and 1986), earning him the nickname 'Lord's'. This remains a unique achievement in Test cricket history.

Ganguly achieved this record during the 1998 Sahara Cup against Pakistan, winning four consecutive Man of the Match awards. This remains one of the most remarkable individual performances in ODI history.

Mohammed Azharuddin scored centuries in his first three Test matches (1984-85) against England. This is a unique record in Test cricket history, showcasing exceptional debut performances.

Ravi Shastri hit six sixes in an over for Baroda against Rest of India in the Ranji Trophy in 1985. This statement is correct though it refers to first-class cricket, not international cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar was indeed the first batsman to be given out by the third umpire (run out) in Test cricket history. This happened during the India vs South Africa Test at Durban in 1992-93, when TV umpire referrals were first used. Karl Liebenberg gave him out after reviewing TV replays.

Clive Lloyd was the first captain to win 25 Test matches, achieving this milestone during his tenure as West Indies captain from 1974-1985. He led the dominant West Indies team that won two World Cups and set numerous records. Mohinder Amarnath was India's captain but did not achieve 25 Test wins.

Allen Hill took the first Test wicket in cricket history. He bowled Nat Thomson for 1 run in the very first Test match between Australia and England at Melbourne in 1877. This wicket came in the second over of the first innings, making it a historic moment in cricket.

W E Midwinter (William Edward Midwinter) took the first 5-wicket haul in a Test innings. He achieved this feat for Australia against England in the second Test of the 1876-77 series at Melbourne, taking 5 for 78 in England's first innings. This was in the early days of Test cricket.

Graham Yallop of Australia was the first cricketer to wear a helmet in a Test match. He wore it during the 1977-78 series against the West Indies. Helmets became standard protective equipment later, but Yallop was the pioneer who introduced this safety gear to Test cricket.

R Ashwin was the only bowler to take three wickets in this match. This means he dismissed three batsmen, and no other bowler achieved this milestone.

JM How and S Styris formed the highest partnership for New Zealand in this innings. Partnership means the runs scored while two batsmen are batting together before one gets out.