Since 1965

This Week In History - 21 August

15 August 2016

Steve Smith scored 119 in the first innings of the 3rd Test vs Sri Lanka at SSC Ground, Colombo.

17 August 2019

Steve Smith scored 92 in the first innings of the 2nd Test vs England at Lord’s. He was subsequently substituted out of the match after a nasty blow on the head.

18 August 1961

Norm O’Neill scored 117 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.

18 August 2001

Glenn McGrath took 7-76 in the first innings of the 4th Test vs England at Headingley.

21 August 1997

Glenn McGrath took 7-76 in the first innings of the 6th Test vs England at The Oval. He finished the 6-Test series with 36 wickets at an average of 19.47, winning the Australian Player of the Series award.

21 August 2013

Shane Watson scored 176 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. He shared a partnership of 145 for the 4th wicket with Steve Smith, who finished the day on 66 not out.

21 August 2015

Steve Smith scored 143 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.