New Zealand cricketer sets record with five wickets in five ballsWELLINGTON, March 8, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An unheralded New Zealand domestic bowler on Sunday became the first player in the 254-year history of first class cricket to take five wickets in five successive deliveries. Ireland international Curtis Campher took five wickets in five balls in a domestic Twenty20 match last year, becoming the first player to do so in a professional game. Three more wickets fell from successive balls, including the record-breaking delivery, when international all-rounder Kristian Clarke was bowled. Randell took two further wickets in his following over as ND were skittled for 82 in response to CD's 373. Randell claimed 7-25, his best figures in a 38-match first class career that spans nine years.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 08, 2026 04:47 UTC