In a moment that left cricket fans around the world stunned, West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd pulled off an astonishing feat during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) clash scoring 22 runs off just one legal delivery. The incident took place in a high-octane match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors and the St. Lucia Kings, turning the 15th over into one of the most extraordinary sequences in T20 history.
The drama began when Oshane Thomas came in to bowl what should have been a routine over. However, a flurry of no-balls and wides turned the situation into chaos. The first delivery was a no-ball, followed by a wide immediately setting up a free-hit. Things escalated when Thomas bowled two more no-balls, and Shepherd capitalized in brutal fashion, smashing back-to-back sixes.
Then came the first legal delivery of the over a moment that Shepherd didn’t let slip. With impeccable timing and raw power, he launched yet another towering six over the ropes. By the time the dust settled, Shepherd had accumulated a jaw-dropping 22 runs off just that single legal delivery a rare and possibly unprecedented occurrence in professional cricket.
Despite his heroics, the Guyana Amazon Warriors couldn’t chase down the target. Shepherd, however, walked away with individual honors, finishing not out on 73 off just 34 balls, showcasing his explosive batting capabilities and reaffirming his status as one of the most dangerous lower-order hitters in the T20 format.
The sequence has since gone viral, drawing reactions from former players, analysts, and fans alike, many of whom described it as “T20 madness” and an “once-in-a-lifetime moment.” While cricket has witnessed several bizarre and incredible moments, Romario Shepherd’s 22-run explosion off one legal ball now joins the ranks of the most unforgettable.
This episode not only underlined the unpredictable charm of T20 cricket but also highlighted how one over or even one ball can flip the script in a blink.
Shepherd showing no mercy at the crease! 🔥
Five huge sixes to start the charge! 💪#CPL25 #CricketPlayedLouder
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