Most expensive delivery ever? Watch history being made at TNPL 2023

Abhishek Tanwar, captain of the Spartans, faced the brunt of getting smashed for 18 runs.

TNPL 2023

The encounter between Chepauk Super Gillies and Salem Spartans in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2023, saw an epic scene get unfold as 18 runs were scored for 1 legal delivery.

Abhishek Tanwar, captain of the Spartans, threw the final legal ball of the 20th over of the innings but ended up giving 18 runs in the process.

Tanwar, to be exact, had the most wickets in the TNPL 2022 season, but had trouble getting into a groove against the Super Gillies.

So how exactly did the team get 18 runs from 1 ball?

- With the scoreboard reading 19.5 overs, Tanwar delivered a no-ball delivery on which the batter was bowled.

- The next ball was followed up by another no-ball which was smashed for a six, taking the total to 8 runs.

- The next ball was also a no-ball, with the batters taking 2 runs, bringing the total to 11.

- The following ball ended up being a wide delivery, taking the total up to 12 runs.

- The last delivery, this time a legal one, was also smashed for a six, taking the overall total to 18 runs.

Salem Spartans captain Tanwar after the match said, "I have to take the blame for the last over - four no-balls being a senior bowler was disappointing. The wind did not help as it played a huge role".

In reply, the Spartans could only manage 165/9, hence losing the match by a margin of 52 runs.

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