Since 1965
21 August 1997
Glenn McGrath took 7-76 in the first innings of the 6th Test vs England at The Oval. He finished the 6-Test series with 36 wickets at an average of 19.47, winning the Australian Player of the Series award.
21 August 2013
Shane Watson scored 176 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. He shared a partnership of 145 for the 4th wicket with Steve Smith, who finished the day on 66 not out.
21 August 2015
Steve Smith scored 143 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.
22 August 2009
Stuart Clark played his last Test in the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.
22 August 2013
Steve Smith scored 138no in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. It was his first Test century.
23 August 2015
Steve Smith won the Player of the Match award for his score of 143 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.
25 August 2013
Shane Watson won the Player of the Match award for his score of 176 in the first innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval.
27 August 1908
Donald George Bradman was born.
27 August 2001
Glenn McGrath took 5-43 in the second innings of the 5th Test vs England at The Oval. He finished the 5-Test series with 32 wickets at an average of 16.94, winning the Australian Player of the Series award.