The Unbelievable Cricket Mystery: 5 Runs on One Ball, No No-Ball, Wide, or Overthrow, 27 Years Ago
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Unbelievable Cricket: 5 Runs on 1 Ball at Lord's, No No-Ball or Wide! 1999 World Cup
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News18•16-03-2026, 13:32
Unbelievable Cricket: 5 Runs on 1 Ball at Lord's, No No-Ball or Wide! 1999 World Cup
•A rare incident in cricket history where 5 runs were scored on a single ball by running, without any no-ball, wide, or overthrow.
•The event occurred on June 20, 1999, during the ICC Cricket World Cup final between Australia and Pakistan at Lord's.
•Mark Waugh hit a shot, and he and Adam Gilchrist completed 5 runs as Pakistan's fielder Shoaib Malik took time to retrieve and throw the ball from the boundary.
•This feat highlighted Mark Waugh's cleverness, Australia's excellent running between wickets, and a slight fielding lapse by Pakistan.
•The unusual incident took place at Lord's, often called the 'Mecca of Cricket,' known for its strict adherence to rules and fast outfield.
