The year 2025 came to a close, and while teams have already shifted focus to their 2026 assignments, cricket fans will remember both the highs and lows of the past year. From record-breaking performances to historic wins, 2025 had its share of triumphs, but it also saw some moments that left players and fans heartbroken.
Here are the five heartbreaking cricket moments of 2025India endured a humbling defeat at home, being whitewashed 0-2 by South Africa in a historic series. India lost the first Test in Kolkata and the second in Guwahati. This marked South Africa's first Test series win in India since 2000, when the Hansie Cronje-led side achieved a 2-0 series whitewash, becoming the first team to do so in India.
England were comprehensively beaten in the Ashes series Down Under, with Australia claiming a 3-0 lead in just 11 days of play. England last won an Ashes series in Australia in 2010-11 and have since been unable to regain the trophy on Australian soil. The opening Test in Perth ended within two days, while the day-night second Test in Brisbane saw Australia secure an eight-wicket win. Australia wrapped up the series with a convincing 82-run victory in the third Test at Adelaide.
