As the T20 World Cup is going on, England’s domestic cricket is enjoying an exciting time. As the county cricket is back, fans are enjoying some exciting time. Sussex was playing against Leicestershire in the 31st match of the County Championship Division Two at County Ground. In that match, Ollie Pope’s most expensive over of 43 runs against Louis Kimber. That spell caught the attention.
The Costliest Over by Robinson:
In the ongoing County Championship Division Two, England fast bowler Ollie Robinson endured a disastrous over against Leicestershire’s Louis Kimber, setting a record for the costliest over in County Championship history. Kimber’s onslaught saw him smash Robinson for a staggering 43 runs, comprising five sixes, three fours, and a single.
Notably, three of the sixes were off no-balls, adding to Robinson’s woes. This incident follows shortly after England spinner Shoaib Bashir leaked 38 runs in an over for Worcestershire against Surrey’s Dan Lawrence, highlighting a series of expensive bowling spells in the tournament.
Kimber on Fire:
Leicestershire’s Louis Kimber took full advantage of Sussex bowler Ollie Robinson’s erratic bowling in the 59th over. Kimber capitalized on Robinson’s short deliveries, hitting him for five sixes, three of which were off no-balls, and three fours. Robinson’s overstepping three times during the nine-ball over further compounded his woes.
Kimber’s onslaught began with a powerful pull shot over square leg for six off a short delivery. Following Robinson’s no-ball, Kimber repeated the shot for another six. He then cut Robinson for a four through the off side when the bowler pitched short again. The fourth legal delivery saw Kimber pulling Robinson for another six towards long-on, showcasing his dominance in that over.
Louis Kimber’s exceptional performance in that over set a new record in English first-class cricket, as he scored the highest number of runs ever recorded by a batter in a single over.
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