Dublin: In an extraordinary display of skill, Ireland’s Curtis Campher has etched his name into cricket’s record books, becoming the first male professional cricketer to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries. This incredible achievement unfolded on Thursday during a domestic T20 Trophy match in Dublin, where Campher’s Munster Reds faced the North-West Warriors.

Campher’s stunning performance was a pivotal factor in Munster Reds’ dominant 100-run victory. The all-rounder began his destructive spell at the close of the 12th over, claiming the wickets of Jared Wilson and Graham Hume. Returning for the 14th over, he completed his hat-trick by dismissing Andy McBrine, then swiftly followed up by removing Robbie Millar and Josh Wilson, thus completing his unprecedented five-ball, five-wicket haul.

Reflecting on the surreal experience, Campher told Cricket Ireland, “I wasn’t really sure what was happening. I just kind of stuck to my guns and kept it real simple and luckily it kind of went off.” His remarkable feat captivated fans and further solidified his reputation as a formidable talent in the sport.

While Campher is the first male professional to achieve this, it’s worth noting that Zimbabwe women’s all-rounder Kelis Ndhlovu previously accomplished the rare feat in a domestic under-19 T20 match in 2024.