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Records of The Day - Aug 26

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Aug 26
2025

Here are some notable cricket statistics and records for August 26:

1. Birthdays:
- Keith Fletcher (1940) - Former England cricketer.
- Nathan Astle (1971) - Former New Zealand cricketer known for his aggressive batting.
- Balaji Rao (1947) - Former Indian cricketer.

2. Notable Matches:
- On August 26, 1997, Australia played against India in the 3rd Test at Bangalore, where Shane Warne took a significant five-wicket haul.
- On August 26, 2012, during the 2nd ODI in Johannesburg, South Africa defeated England, and AB de Villiers scored a quick-fire century.

3. Records:
- On this date, various players have registered notable performances, including individual centuries and five-wicket hauls.

This summary focuses on statistics specific to August 26 in cricket history.