On August 28 in cricket history, several notable events and records have occurred. Here are some key stats and records associated with this date:

1. Birthdays:
- 1931: Birth of Arjuna Ranatunga, former Sri Lankan cricketer and captain known for leading Sri Lanka to their first World Cup victory in 1996.
- 1966: Birth of Mark Waugh, former Australian cricketer recognized for his elegant batting style and as an opening batsman.

2. Match Records:
- In 1997, during a One Day International (ODI) match, South Africa set a record by scoring 438 runs in an ODI against Canada, which was a record at the time for the highest team total in ODIs.

3. Milestones:
- In 2001, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman put up a monumental partnership of 376 runs for the 5th wicket against Australia in Kolkata, marking a significant achievement in Test cricket history.

4. Notable Performances:
- In 2017, Babar Azam scored his third consecutive ODI century, a feat that augmented his rapid rise in international cricket.

These highlights reflect some of the significant moments and statistics in cricket history that fall on August 28.