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Spain break 23-year-old international cricket record 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 break 23-year-old international cricket record held by Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh's Australia

Spain has broken the 23-year-old international cricket record held by Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh's Australia, currently boasting the longest winning streak in the sport. The Spanish team, currently in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers, has won all their matches in the tournament so far, including a recent victory against Bulgaria on August 18.

Spain's latest win came when they chased down a target of 60 in just 29 deliveries, winning by nine wickets. This achievement surpasses Australia's previous record of 20 consecutive international wins, which was set during the 2003 ODI World Cup and Test matches. Spain's 24-match winning run has included victories against various teams such as Finland, the Isle of Man, Luxembourg, and Bulgaria, demonstrating their impressive consistency and dominance in international cricket.

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