But what followed was anything but ordinary. North London’s batters unleashed a relentless assault, smashing 426 for 6 in 45 overs and sending balls to every corner of the ground.Then came the chase. Or, more accurately, the massacre.Richmond’s batters faced just 34 deliveries before the innings came to a shocking halt at 2. The club later tried to find humour in disaster, posting on X: "A lot of context but still not a result that we are proud of! "Still, this remains one of the most staggering batting collapses seen in amateur cricket — a reminder that in cricket, you’re never really in until you're in.

Source: The Times May 27, 2025 16:57 UTC