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England national cricket team pacer Ollie Robinson has unfortunately etched his name into the ongoing County Championship’s record books. During the match between Sussex and Leicestershire at the 1st Central County Ground in Hove, Robinson endured a torrid 59th over, where he conceded a staggering 43 runs to Leicestershire batsman Louis Kimber.
Kimber’s onslaught saw him dispatch eight boundaries, including three off no-balls, out of nine deliveries he faced in that over. Beginning with a towering six, Kimber continued to dominate with aggressive strokeplay, putting Robinson under immense pressure.
By the end of the over, Robinson had given away the highest number of runs ever conceded by a bowler in a single over in English First-Class cricket, surpassing the previous record of 38 runs set by Alex Tudor in 1998. Despite managing to limit Kimber to just 1 run off the last ball of the over, Robinson’s unfortunate record in this match will likely be a memorable moment in County Championship history.
Louis Kimber has nearly reached a phenomenal double-century for Leicestershire in the ongoing County Championship match against Sussex. Amidst their team’s early struggles at 175/7, Kimber emerged as the standout performer, rescuing them with an outstanding batting display.
Displaying impeccable control, Kimber first reached a splendid half-century and continued to bat responsibly to steer his team back into contention. His innings has been characterized by sensational strokeplay, guiding him to a century.
Yet, Kimber’s hunger for runs didn’t diminish, and currently, he stands at 191 runs off just 92 deliveries. His impressive innings includes 18 boundaries and 16 sixes, showcasing his dominance at the crease.
