On This Day in Cricket
July 21
On this day in 2024, Rilee Rossouw lit up the Lanka Premier League with a blistering century for Jaffna Kings against Galle Marvels. The South African smashed 106 off just 53 balls, anchoring an innings backed superbly by Kusal Mendis, who chipped in with 72 from 40 deliveries. Galle Marvels had their own firepower in Bhanuka Rajapaksa, whose explosive 82 came off a mere 34 balls.
The date also belongs to Wayne Parnell, who produced a stunning spell in Major League Cricket in 2023. Representing Seattle Orcas against Texas Super Kings, the left-armer claimed five wickets for just 20 runs.
In 2022, Katherine Brunt starred for England against South Africa with figures of four for 15, while Meg Lanning made 74 against Ireland.
Best innings on July 21
- Rilee Rossouw 106 (53) vs Galle MarvelsLPL · 2024
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa 82 (34) vs Jaffna KingsLPL · 2024
- Meg Lanning 74 (49) vs IrelandT20I · 2022
- Kusal Mendis 72 (40) vs Galle MarvelsLPL · 2024
- Tahlia McGrath 70 (45) vs IrelandT20I · 2022
Best bowling on July 21
- Wayne Parnell 5/20 vs Texas Super KingsMLC · 2023
- Katherine Brunt 4/15 vs South AfricaT20I · 2022
- Marchant de Lange 4/23 vs Trinbago Knight RidersCPL · 2015
- Alzarri Joseph 4/41 vs St Lucia ZouksCPL · 2016
- Ayabonga Khaka 3/13 vs EnglandT20I · 2022
Matches on July 21
- Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Kings — Jaffna Kings won by 9 wicketsLPL · 2024
- Los Angeles Knight Riders vs MI New York — MI New York won by 4 wicketsMLC · 2024
- Texas Super Kings vs Seattle Orcas — Seattle Orcas won by 8 wicketsMLC · 2023
- Australia vs Ireland — Australia won by 63 runsT20I · 2022
- South Africa vs England — England won by 6 wicketsT20I · 2022
- St Lucia Zouks vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots — St Lucia Zouks won by 35 runsCPL · 2016
- Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors — Guyana Amazon Warriors won by 7 wicketsCPL · 2015