England seamer Ollie Robinson has found himself in the record books, but probably not in the way he’d hoped. During a County Championship match, Robinson conceded a staggering 43 runs in a single over against Louis Kimber, the second-most expensive over in the history of First-Class cricket.
Nightmare over for Ollie Robinson
The 30-year-old right-arm bowler, representing Sussex against Leicestershire, saw his over turn into a nightmare.
He overstepped the bowling crease three times, resulting in penalty runs, and was mercilessly attacked by Leicestershire batsman Louis Kimber. Kimber smashed Robinson for a total of two sixes, six fours, and a single, bringing his score from 72 to a remarkable 109 off just 65 balls.
Louis Kimber on rampage
Ollie Robinson’s forgettable over not only put him in the record books but also spurred Louis Kimber to even greater heights. Kimber went on to break the record for the fastest double century in County cricket and even surpassed England Test captain Ben Stokes’ record for most sixes in a County innings (18).
He finished with a jaw-dropping 243 runs off just 127 balls, including a staggering 21 sixes, before finally being dismissed.
Shoaib Bashir gets company
While Robinson’s bowling will be the focus of much discussion, it’s worth noting that this is the second time in a week that an England-associated bowler has conceded a mammoth total in an over.
On Monday, England spinner Shoaib Bashir was carted for 38 runs by Dan Lawrence, who smashed five consecutive sixes.
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Grueling day for Sussex, but victory secured
Despite Robinson’s struggles and Kimber’s heroics, Sussex ultimately emerged victorious in the match, securing an 18-run win.
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Historical feat, but not to celebrate
While Ollie Robinson’s bowling will likely become an anecdote in cricketing history, it serves as a reminder of the fine line between brilliance and disaster in the sport.
The record for the most expensive First-Class over in history still belongs to former New Zealand bowler Bert Vance, who was hammered for a mind-boggling 77 runs in 1989.
