Cricket Viral Video: Cricket has witnessed several hard-hitting batsmen over the years, resulting in numerous runs scored. However, certain milestones have transformed the game significantly. There was a time when scoring 350 runs in an ODI was considered an impressive feat.
Ricky Ponting smashes 21 off 1 balls
Nevertheless, the Australian team showcased that scoring 400 runs was indeed achievable, marking a significant breakthrough in the game’s evolution. During the 5th ODI between Australia and South Africa, Ricky Ponting and Andrew Symonds achieved another remarkable milestone by scoring 21 runs off a single official ball. This incredible achievement was one of its kind, and it further elevated the sport’s excitement and entertainment value.
In cricket, a maximum of 6 runs can be scored off one legal ball. However, in a unique turn of events, the Australian team was already on a massive score during a match against South Africa. It was then that South African bowler Roger Telemachus bowled five balls to complete a legal delivery, as the game had already been stretched to its limits. In what followed, the Australian batsmen showed no mercy, scoring 21 runs off the blunder.
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The delivery sequence was as follows – 4nb, 1nb, 4nb, 6nb, 2. Ponting smashed the ball for a four off a no-ball, while Symonds hit a six off another no-ball, bringing Australia’s total to 400 runs. This incredible feat showcased the Australian team’s dominance and elevated the excitement and entertainment value of cricket.
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