Spain break 23-year-old cricket record held by Ponting and Waugh's Australia
Spain's national cricket team has set a new world record for the longest winning streak in international cricket, reaching 24 consecutive victories. They surpassed the previous record of 20 wins held by the legendary Australian teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone in the global expansion and competitiveness of cricket outside of traditional powerhouse nations.
Not Australia, England, India or Pakistan. Spain have become the team with the longest winning streak in international cricket, breaking the record previously held by Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh's Australia.Spain are currently playing in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers in Southern Finland and have won all their matches in the tournament so far. Their latest victory came against Bulgaria on August 18, when they chased down a target of 60 in just 29 deliveries, winning by nine wickets.Spain moved past Australia's record when they beat Finland in their opening match on August 14.
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