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The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 witnessed an extraordinary moment during the match between Khulna Tigers and Chittagong Kings, where a single delivery from Oshane Thomas resulted in an unprecedented 15 runs. The bizarre incident grabbed headlines and quickly went viral, adding another dramatic chapter to the thrilling T20 tournament.
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Khulna Tigers Set a Mammoth Total
Batting first, Khulna Tigers put up an imposing 203/4 on the board, thanks to a sensational knock by William Bosisto. His well-paced fifty was instrumental in setting the foundation for a big total.
In reply, the Chittagong Kings faltered, managing only 166 runs as the Tigers secured a convincing 37-run victory.
Oshane Thomas and the 15-Run Ball Incident
The drama unfolded in the first over of the Kings’ chase, with Oshane Thomas taking center stage for all the wrong reasons. The over started with a no-ball, where the batter was caught within the 30-yard circle, but the delivery was deemed illegal due to overstepping.
What followed was sheer chaos:
- Ball Sequence:
- No-ball (Nb): A legal wicket turned into a free hit.
- Dot Ball: A rare respite.
- 6 (No-ball): The batter hammered a free hit for a maximum, only for it to be another no-ball.
- Wide (Wd): Thomas’ struggle continued with his line.
- Wide (Wd): Another delivery sprayed outside the line.
- 4 (No-ball): A boundary off a waist-high full toss, completing the record-breaking sequence.
This sequence resulted in a jaw-dropping 15 runs off a single legitimate delivery.
Thomas’ Redemption and Early Exit
Despite the catastrophic start, Oshane Thomas showed remarkable composure, conceding just three more runs in the remaining five legal balls of the over and even claiming a wicket.
However, the four no-balls in the over prompted his skipper to withdraw him from the attack for the rest of the match.
Viral Moment in T20 History
Such an incident is rare even in the unpredictable world of T20 cricket. The sequence – Nb, 0, 6nb, Wd, Wd, 4nb – quickly made waves on social media, with fans and pundits sharing their astonishment.
While Oshane’s first over became the talk of the match, it ultimately had little bearing on the outcome as the Tigers secured a comfortable victory.
This extraordinary incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of cricket, where even a single delivery can create moments that fans will talk about for years.
