10 Most Significant Moments in Australian Cricket History By MilesC Aug 29, 1882 Australia's First Win on English Soil Australia won its first test match on English soil, beating its hosts by seven runs in a match that spanned two days. 2002 McGrath's Miracle Catch Dec 26, 2006 Shane Warne's 700th Test Wicket Shane Warne bowled a spectacular ball earning him the title of the first Australian to ever take 700 wickets.