Top 5 best moments of World Cricket in 2025

2025 gave cricket fans many memorable moments.

2025 was a historic year in international cricket. This year, many moments showcased the true spirit of the game. From packed stadiums to nerve-wracking last-over finishes, the sport witnessed many incredible moments across different formats that kept millions of fans glued to their screens.

Many breathtaking individual brilliances, dramatic team comebacks, and last-over thrillers enthralled global cricket fans to the fullest. Several experienced stars grabbed headlines with their performances, while many emerging heroes announced their arrival on the international cricket scene in spectacular fashion.

On that note, below are the five best moments of World Cricket in 2025.

World Cricket’s best moments-

5. Nepal defeated the West Indies in the T20I series

For the last few years, Nepal have emerged into the limelight with their brilliant performances in cricket. In September 2025, this Asian country achieved their first-ever T20I series victory against a World Cup-winning nation, defeating the West Indies 2-1 in a three-match series.

The series took place at a neutral venue at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. Nepal, led by Rohit Paudel, won the first two games by 19 runs and 90 runs respectively to stun the Caribbean side.

West Indies bounced back with a 10-wicket victory in the last game; however, they failed to showcase their dominance in the first two matches.

4. West Indies registered first ODI series victory over Pakistan in 34 years

West Indies toured Pakistan for a white-ball series in July and August, where both sides squared off in three T20Is and an equal number of ODIs.

Winning the T20I series 2-1, Pakistan displayed their dominance against the visitors. However, the Men in Green could not replicate their form in the ODI series, with Shai Hope & Co. crushing them 2-1.

The Caribbean team lost the opening game by five wickets but made stunning comebacks in the next two matches, winning by five wickets and 202 runs respectively. Notably, the West Indies won a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan after 34 years, having last won in 1991.

3. Australia crushed England in The Ashes 2025-26

England made great efforts to give Australia tough competition in the Ashes 2025-26. Ben Stokes & Co. established a powerful squad to dominate the hosts. However, they completely flopped with their performance at the start, losing the first three games in a row.

Despite being short of captain Pat Cummins in the first two games, Australia outplayed the visitors by eight wickets like a walk in the park under Steve Smith’s leadership. Later, Pat Cummins returned to propel the team to victory by 82 runs in the third game and retain the Ashes.

With this victory, Australia gave the global cricket community a glimpse of their dominance in Test cricket on home soil.

2. Record chase in Big Bash League 2025-26

Australia’s franchise T20 cricket tournament, The Big Bash League (BBL), is among the most entertaining domestic leagues. Since the tournament takes place in batting-friendly Australian grounds, many matches often observe big totals.

In BBL 2025-26, Brisbane Heat registered a record chase against Perth Scorchers at The Gabba, Brisbane. They chased down a 258-run target by eight wickets, with impeccable centuries by Jack Wildermuth and Matt Renshaw.

Notably, it was the highest-ever successful chase in the BBL history, and the second-highest team total ever recorded in the league.

1. South Africa won the ICC World Test Championship

South Africa Cricket Team fulfilled their hunger to clinch an ICC title in 2025 by winning the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. It was their second ICC title in international cricket, having previously won the ICC Champions Trophy 1998.

The Temba Bavuma & Co. clashed with mighty Australia at The Lord’s in the summit clash. Although Australia dominated in the first innings, the Proteas bounced back in the second innings to chase down a 282-run target by five wickets.

Opener Aiden Markram, who was gone for a duck in the first innings, made a comeback with an incredible century in the second innings, playing a prominent role in South Africa’s victory. Thanks to fantastic teamwork, South Africa prevented defending champions Australia from winning another WTC title.

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