The year 2025 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster in cricket. With dramatic finishes, stunning performances, and historic rivalries, fans have been treated to a feast of unforgettable encounters. Whether it’s a last-ball thriller in T20s, a grinding Test battle, or a record-breaking ODI chase, 2025 has already produced matches that will be remembered for years.
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Here’s our list of the Top 10 Unforgettable Cricket Matches of 2025 (so far).
1. India vs Pakistan – Champions Trophy Group Stage (Karachi)
When India and Pakistan meet, the cricket world stops. This clash lived up to the hype as India chased down 320 with 1 ball to spare, thanks to Virat Kohli’s masterful 112*. The crowd in Karachi witnessed one of the greatest finishes in India-Pakistan history.
2. Australia vs England – Ashes Test, Sydney
In one of the most gripping Test matches of the decade, England chased 378 in the final innings with Harry Brook scoring a magnificent 145*. It was the highest fourth-innings chase in Sydney’s history.
3. West Indies vs New Zealand – T20I, Kingston
A six-fest that left fans stunned. Glenn Phillips smashed 11 sixes in his 98, but Nicholas Pooran’s unbeaten 72 off 31 balls snatched victory for West Indies in the last over.
4. India vs Australia – Border-Gavaskar Test, Adelaide
This Test went down to the wire, with Australia needing 35 runs and India requiring 2 wickets on the final day. Jasprit Bumrah bowled a sensational spell, dismissing Travis Head to clinch victory by just 14 runs.
5. South Africa vs Pakistan – ODI, Cape Town
Babar Azam’s classy 127 was overshadowed by Rassie van der Dussen’s unbeaten 104 under pressure, as South Africa chased 340 with 2 balls remaining. One of the closest ODIs of the year.
6. Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – T20I, Colombo
Chamari Athapaththu smashed the fastest women’s T20I hundred of 2025 (53 balls). Despite Rashid Khan’s all-round brilliance, Sri Lanka sealed a high-scoring thriller by 5 runs.
7. Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe – ODI, Dhaka
This low-profile fixture turned into an epic as Litton Das scored 183 runs, but Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza produced an all-time great knock of 146* to guide his team to a shock victory.
8. England vs India – T20I, Nottingham
Rishabh Pant stole the show with a brutal 90 off 39 balls, but Jos Buttler’s finishing skills in the last over helped England clinch a dramatic win by 2 wickets.
9. West Indies vs USA – T20I, Florida
In front of a buzzing American crowd, Shai Hope smashed 84 off 45 balls* to guide West Indies to victory. This match is remembered as a turning point for cricket’s growth in the USA.
10. Australia vs Pakistan – Champions Trophy Semi-Final (Lahore)
A game that had everything—Shaheen Afridi’s early strikes, Glenn Maxwell’s rescue act, and Pat Cummins’ last-over heroics. Australia edged Pakistan by just 3 runs, breaking local hearts in Lahore.
The 2025 cricket season has already delivered some of the most unforgettable matches in recent memory. From Kohli’s heroics in Pakistan to Bumrah’s fiery spells and last-ball thrillers across the globe, these games remind us why cricket is more than just a sport—it’s a spectacle.
And with more high-profile clashes to come, fans can expect even more drama before the year ends.
FAQ – Unforgettable Cricket Matches of 2025!!
Q1: What was the most thrilling match of 2025 so far?
A: India vs Pakistan in the Champions Trophy group stage is widely regarded as the most thrilling clash.
Q2: Which Test match in 2025 was unforgettable?
A: England’s record fourth-innings chase against Australia in Sydney Ashes was one of the best.
Q3: Did women’s cricket have unforgettable matches in 2025?
A: Yes, Chamari Athapaththu’s record-breaking century vs Afghanistan was one of the best games.
Q4: Which Associate nation created buzz in 2025?
A: USA’s competitive T20I against West Indies in Florida was a milestone for cricket’s global expansion