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• 06/26/2024
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Ollie Robinson, the English bowler, found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons during the County Championship Division Two match between Sussex and Leicestershire. Robinson conceded as many as 43 runs in a single over as Leicestershire’s Louis Kimber unleashed an onslaught that shocked the Sussex bowler.

As Louis Kimber faced Ollie Robinson, the first ball of the over was dispatched over the boundary for a six, setting the tone for what was to come. Kimber’s aggressive intent was clear, and he continued to punish Robinson’s deliveries.

Watch: Louis Kimber hits Robinson for 43 in historic over

The second ball of the over was smashed for a four, but it was also a no-ball, adding an extra two runs to the total as per County Championship rules. Kimber took full advantage of the free hit, hammering it for another six. This brought the tally to 18 runs from just one legitimate delivery.

Robinson’s third ball met a similar fate, being sent to the boundary for another four. Kimber wasn’t done yet. The fourth ball of the over was launched for another six.

Ollie Robinson has conceded 43 runs in an over.

– Most expensive over in 134 years of County Championship history. 🤯pic.twitter.com/SSWUg3smiF

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 26, 2024

The fifth ball resulted in yet another boundary, putting the bowler under pressure. Robinson then bowled his second no-ball of the over, and Kimber gratefully accepted, hitting another four. The extra delivery required by the no-ball rule added more pain as Kimber struck it for yet another boundary.

The sixth legitimate delivery saw Kimber once again clear the boundary, and to make matters worse, it was Robinson’s third no-ball of the over. This sequence saw Kimber accumulate runs at an astonishing rate, leaving Robinson and Sussex stunned.

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Finally, Robinson managed to regain some balance of control on the final ball, conceding only a single run. However, the damage was already done, with Kimber plundering 43 runs off the over, one of the most expensive in County Championship history.

This over showcased Kimber’s batting prowess and highlighted Robinson’s off-day, where nothing seemed to go right. The bowler’s inability to maintain a consistent line and length, combined with the costly no-balls, turned the over into a nightmare.