WATCH: Oshane Thomas concedes 15 runs in a single delivery during BPL 2024-25

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January 1 2025

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January 1 2025

West Indies Pacer Oshane Thomas experienced a strange exit during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 match between Khulna Tigers and Kings of Chittagong at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka. Representing the Tigers, Thomas was tasked with defending a staggering 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.

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15 runs from a single ball: a nightmare start for Oshane Thomas

Thomas’ first ball of the over set the tone for the chaos that followed. Thrown as a no-ball, it was followed by a free throw that Naeem Islam he sent for a huge six, instantly adding 7 runs to the scoreboard. However, the drama did not stop there. Another no-ball compounded the misery, this time hit by an Islam boundary, taking the total of 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 off a single legal ball.

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15 runs with 1 ball! 😵‍💫
Talk about an eventful way to start the innings! #BPLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/lTZcyVEBpd
– Fan Code (@FanCode) December 31, 2024

Struggles with precision: no balls and plenty in BPL 2024-25

Thomas’ inability to find his rhythm continued as the over progressed. He threw two open pitches and three extra no balls, further inflating the Kings’ score and frustrating his team. Despite his blistering pace, his lack of control allowed the opposition to capitalize on free throws and extra deliveries. By the time Thomas managed to bowl two legal dots, the over had already gotten out of control, leaving the Tigers under pressure.

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Redemption in the midst of chaos: a wicket to end the end

In the midst of the carnage, Thomas managed to find a silver lining. On the fifth legal delivery of the over, after a series of extras, he gained a lead over Islam, resulting 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, 15 of them coming from the first legal ball alone.

Recognizing Thomas’ problems, the Tigers captain opted not to put him back into attack for the rest of the game. Despite their 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 Ankonwhich reached half a century. The Kings’ late resurgence, fueled by Shamim HossainThe incredible 78 off 38 balls ultimately fell short.