Here are some notable cricket statistics and records for August 31:

1. Test Matches:
- Highest Team Total: 499 runs by India against Sri Lanka in 2008.
- Highest Individual Score: 248* by Virender Sehwag for India against Sri Lanka in 2008.
- Most Wickets: 8 wickets by Richard Hadlee for New Zealand against Australia in 1985.

2. One Day Internationals (ODIs):
- Highest Team Total: 397 runs by India against Sri Lanka in 2005.
- Highest Individual Score: 183 runs by Gautam Gambhir for India against Sri Lanka in 2008.
- Most Wickets: 7 wickets by Saeed Ajmal for Pakistan against Bangladesh in 2014.

3. Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
- Highest Team Total: 245 runs by India against South Africa in 2018.
- Highest Individual Score: 118 runs by Suresh Raina for India against South Africa in 2010.
- Most Wickets: 5 wickets by Tim Southee for New Zealand against England in 2015.

These highlights provide a glimpse of significant performances and milestones in cricket history on August 31.