Ollie Robinson Sets the Unfortunate Record for Most Runs Conceded in an Over in County Cricket History

Posted - 2024-06-26T19:25:03+06:00
Updated - 2024-06-26T19:30:11+06:00
Ollie Robinson, a professional bowler from England, received an unexpected challenge during a recent County Championship encounter that put him on the wrong side of cricket history. Known for his excellent bowling talents, Robinson sadly set a new record for allowing the most runs in a single over in first-class cricket.
The incident occurred during the fourth day of a gripping match between Sussex and Leicestershire, where Sussex had set a formidable total of 442 runs in their first innings, fueled by John Simpson's commanding 183 and Oliver Carter's near century with 96 runs. In response, Leicestershire struggled to match their opponent's performance, managing only 275 runs before being bowled out. Sean Hunt shone with a four-wicket haul, while Robinson contributed significantly with three key dismissals.
However, Robinson's significant efforts were overshadowed throughout Leicestershire's second innings, particularly in a memorable over against Louis Kimber. Kimber smashed Robinson for 43 runs in the 59th over, setting a new batting record.
Ball 1: Kimber pulls Robinson away to backward square leg for six (6)
Ball 2: Robinson is dispatched to almost the same place, but this time for four - and it's a no-ball too (6nb)
Ball 3: Kimber swats away a bouncer to third man for four more runs (4)
Ball 4: A second six for Kimber, pulling way over the head of the backward square leg fielder (6)
Ball 5: Another swat to the square leg area for four (4)
Ball 6: Robinson is cut to the off-side boundary for a fourth four in the over - and the second no-ball - as Kimber brings up his century in style (6nb)
Ball 7: Not a full connection but Kimber finds a gap at mid-on for four (4)
Ball 8: Another no-ball is met with a stylish drive through cover for four (6nb)
Ball 9: Kimber with another pull but this time finds a fielder so it's only a single (1)
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