In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023, the final over of Chepauk Super Gillies’ innings witnessed an unprecedented delivery bowled by Salem Spartans’ captain Abhishek Tanwar. 18 runs were conceded on the final delivery, making it the most expensive ball ever bowled in the history of T20 cricket.
Tanwar, who took the responsibility of bowling the crucial final over, had an unfortunate nightmare that unfolded with the dismissal of Sanjay Yadav off the last ball of the 20th over. However, to his dismay, the umpire signalled a no-ball, granting a free hit to the batting side.
The incident followed a sequence of errors that further escalated the disastrous over. Tanwar bowled yet another no-ball, giving Yadav the opportunity to dispatch the subsequent delivery over the boundary for a maximum, adding to the team’s woes.
In an astonishing repetition of mistakes, Tanwar committed another no-ball offence, allowing Yadav to accumulate two additional runs and retain the strike. The calamitous over continued as Tanwar delivered a wide ball, further denting the team’s hopes. To compound his misery, the Spartans’ pacer bowled another no-ball, resulting in Yadav smashing another six, adding insult to injury.
Despite this unfortunate turn of events, Tanwar managed to avoid breaking the record for the most expensive delivery ever bowled in cricket history.
The record still stands with Clint McKay, who conceded 20 runs in a single ball during a 2012-13 Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes.
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The most expensive delivery ever? 1 Ball 18 runs#TNPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/U95WNslHav
— FanCode (@FanCode) June 13, 2023
The bizarre final delivery in the TNPL 2023 has left fans, and experts astounded, with social media buzzing with reactions to this extraordinary incident. While cricket is known for its unpredictable moments, Tanwar’s costly over will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of cricketing history as a significant event in the TNPL.
