Ollie Robinson sets unwanted record with 43-run over in county championship
Xtra Time Web Desk: In a stunning turn of events in the County Championship, Sussex's Ollie Robinson conceded a record 43 runs in a single over against Leicestershire. The over, which included six fours and two sixes, set a new benchmark for the most runs conceded in an over in the history of the Championship.
Robinson’s nightmare unfolded as Louis Kimber of Leicestershire unleashed a relentless assault, scoring six fours and two sixes. The drama was intensified by three of these boundaries coming off no-balls, making it a nine-ball over that also included a single. Kimber’s explosive batting saw him notch up a 62-ball century during the onslaught, having started the over on 72 from 56 deliveries.
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Earlier in the same week, England spinner Shoaib Bashir, on loan at Worcestershire from Somerset, had equaled the previous record by conceding 38 runs in an over against Surrey. Bashir’s over featured five sixes from Dan Lawrence, tying the 38-run record initially set by Alex Tudor of Surrey against Lancashire, where a young Andrew Flintoff had scored 34 of those runs.
43 RUNS IN ONE OVER!
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 26, 2024
Leicestershire's Louis Kimber smashes a record over against Ollie Robinson ????
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This unexpected record by Robinson now stands alone, surpassing Bashir’s and Tudor’s previous feats. Both Robinson and Bashir are potential candidates for England’s XI in the upcoming first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s starting from July 10. This recent performance, however, might raise questions about their form and readiness for the international stage.
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Robinson’s over has not only rewritten the record books but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of cricket, where even seasoned players can have an off day. Kimber’s remarkable century amidst the carnage further underscores the high stakes and intense competition within the County Championship.
