TNPL 2023: Watch how 18 runs were scored off just 1 ball; video viral

A bowler conceded 18 runs off a single delivery during a match in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL 2023) on Tuesday (June 13) in Coimbatore. The video of this game has now gone viral.

Right-arm paceman Abhishek Tanwar was the bowler who claimed this unwanted record of conceding 18 runs off just 1 ball during Chepauk Super Gillies (CSG) and Salem Spartans (SS) T20 game.

Spartans’ Tanwar was bowling the 20th and final over of the first innings, and the 18 runs came off the final ball.

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As he ran in and bowled, Tanwar went through the defence of batter Sanjay Yadav but he had overstepped, resulting in a no ball. Then came the free hit which was smashed for a six. Again, it was a no ball and Tanwar had to re-bowl.

Tanwar returned to his bowling run-up and ran in to bowl the free hit, which yet again was a no ball and the batters ran two runs. The over continued as he next bowled a wide and the free hit remained. Finally, the over came to an end with the ball again dispatched for a six, for a total of 18 off just 1 delivery.

Chennai Super Gillies posted 217/5 in 20 overs and in reply, Salem Spartans were restricted to 165/9 in 20 overs.

How 18 runs off 1 ball happened

No ball (1, bowled), Six+No ball (7), 2+No ball (3), Wide (1), Six (6) – Total 18 off 1 legal delivery