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West Indies pacer Oshane Thomas experienced a bizarre outing during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 match between Khulna Tigers and Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Representing the Tigers, Thomas was tasked with defending a daunting total of 204 runs. Opening the bowling, he endured an extraordinary 12-ball over that became the highlight of the match due to its sheer unpredictability and unusual length.
15 runs from a single ball: A nightmare start for Oshane Thomas
The first ball of Thomas’s over set the tone for the chaos that ensued. Delivered as a no-ball, it was followed by a free-hit that Naeem Islam dispatched for a massive six, instantly adding 7 runs to the scoreboard. However, the drama didn’t stop there. Another no-ball compounded the misery, this time struck for a boundary by Islam, bringing the total tally from that single legal delivery to a staggering 15 runs. This sequence marked one of the rare instances where a bowler conceded such a large number of runs from just one legal ball.
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15 runs off 1 ball! 😵💫
Talk about an eventful way to start the innings! #BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/lTZcyVEBpd
— FanCode (@FanCode) December 31, 2024
Struggles with accuracy: No-balls and wides galore in BPL 2024-25
Thomas’s inability to find his rhythm continued as the over progressed. He bowled two wides and three additional no-balls, further inflating the Kings’ score and frustrating his team. Despite his raw pace, his lack of control allowed the opposition to capitalize on free hits and extra deliveries. By the time Thomas managed to deliver two legal dot balls, the over had already spiraled out of control, leaving the Tigers under pressure.
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Redemption amid chaos: A wicket to end the over
Amidst the carnage, Thomas managed to find a silver lining. On the fifth legal delivery of the over – following a series of extras – he induced an edge from Islam, which resulted in a crucial dismissal. The wicket brought some relief to the Tigers’ camp, but the damage had already been done. By the end of the over, Thomas had bowled 12 deliveries, conceding 18 runs, with 15 of those coming from the first legal ball alone.
Recognizing Thomas’s struggles, the Tigers’ skipper opted not to bring him back into the attack for the remainder of the match. Despite his shaky performance, the Tigers managed to secure a convincing 37-run victory, thanks to a strong batting display led by William Bosisto and Mahidul Islam Ankon, both of whom struck half-centuries. The Kings’ late resurgence, fueled by Shamim Hossain’s blistering 78 off 38 balls, ultimately fell short.
