Cricket Unique Records: Nothing is impossible in the world of cricket, but some records are so rare that you cannot believe them easily. According to the rules of cricket, 6 legal balls are bowled in an over, but there have been 3 bowlers who have bowled an over of 5 balls in international cricket. This record is very unique in itself. Let's take a look at those 3 bowlers who have bowled an over of 5 balls in international cricket.
1. Lasith Malinga
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga bowled not 6 but 5 balls in 1 over during an ODI match against India. Lasith Malinga had achieved this feat during an ODI match in the tri-series played against India in 2012. India had failed to win this match against Sri Lanka because of just one ball.
2. Naveen Ul Haq
Afghanistan's fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq had bowled not 6 but 5 balls in 1 over during a match of T20 World Cup 2022 against Australia. The on-field umpire made a mistake and counted 1 ball less in Naveen Ul Haq's over.
3. Mustafizur Rahman
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman had bowled not 6 but 5 balls in 1 over during an ODI match played against West Indies in the year 2021. Actually, this big blunder was seen due to the mistake of the on-field umpire. Bangladesh's on-field umpire Ghazi Sohail had counted 1 ball less in Mustafizur Rahman's over.
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