43 Runs in One Over! Louis Kimber Smashes Ollie Robinson for Most Runs in an Over in County Championship History, Achieves Feat During Leicestershire vs Sussex Match (Watch Video)
The Leicestershire batter took the attack to Ollie Robinson as his side attempted to chase down 464 runs in the fourth innings against Sussex. Louis Kimber also completed his century off just 62 balls.
Louis Kimber scripted a new record in the County Championship when he smashed 43 runs in one over! Yes, you read that right. The right-hander was in some mood for big-hitting as he took apart Ollie Robinson during the Leicestershire vs Sussex County Championship Division Two match on June 26. Kimber struck a total of two sixes and six fours in the over. The Leicestershire batter also completed his century, which came off 62 balls, in the over. With this, Kimber set the record for scoring the most runs in an over in County Championship history. At the end of the over, Robinson's figures read 1/65 after he had begun with 1/22. Dan Lawrence Smashes Shoaib Bashir for 38 Runs in One Over During Surrey vs Worcestershire County Championships 2024 Match (Watch Video).
Louis Kimber Smashes 43 Runs in One Over, a Record in County Championship History
43 runs is the record for the most runs off an over in County Championship's 134 year history https://t.co/MMHTRMA9F2
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