April 30th, 2025, became an unforgettable day for the Karan family, as three brothers—Sam, Ben, and Tom Karan—each took to the field in different countries, marking a historic moment in cricket. From Chennai, India to Lahore, Pakistan, and Chittagong, Bangladesh, the three Karan brothers played on the same day in matches that had cricket fans from India to Pakistan watching with bated breath.

Here’s a look at how each brother performed on that memorable day:

1. Sam Curran – Chennai, India (IPL Match) On the evening of April 30, Sam Curran played for Chennai Super Kings in an IPL match against Punjab Kings in Chennai. Sam was the top scorer for his team, making a remarkable 88 runs off 47 balls, boasting a strike rate of 187.23. His innings included 9 fours and 4 sixes. However, despite his brilliant knock, CSK ended up losing the match to Punjab Kings.

2. Tom Curran – Lahore, Pakistan (PSL Match) At nearly the same time, Tom Curran, the eldest of the Karan brothers, was playing in Lahore for Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Islamabad United. Tom didn’t make a significant contribution with the bat but bowled well, giving away 24 runs in 3 overs and taking the key wicket of Imad Wasim. His team, Lahore Qalandars, won the match by a massive 88-run margin.

3. Ben Curran – Chittagong, Bangladesh (Test Match) Meanwhile, the middle brother, Ben Curran, was involved in a Test match in Bangladesh. Ben, who plays for Zimbabwe, was part of the Zimbabwe team in a Test series against Bangladesh. On April 30, during the second Test, Zimbabwe suffered a heavy defeat, losing by an innings and 106 runs. Ben contributed with the bat, scoring 21 runs in the first innings and 46 runs in the second innings.

The Karan Brothers’ International Feat In one day, Sam, Tom, and Ben Curran played across three different formats in three different countries, showcasing their cricketing prowess globally. From IPL to PSL to Test cricket, the Karan family made their mark on the cricket world simultaneously.