First ever T20I played on this day
The first ever T20 international match was played on February 17, 2005, between Australia and New Zealand at Auckland. After posting a score of 214 powered by then skipper Ricky Ponting's 98*, the Aussies defended their target by restricting the Kiwis to 170, with Scott Styris scoring 66. Australia's Michael Kasprowicz took the match-high four wickets.