English spinner Shoaib Bashir suffers record 38-run over in cricket match
- Dan Lawrence hit five consecutive sixes off Shoaib Bashir's over.
- The over became the most expensive in cricket history with 38 runs conceded.
- Bashir also bowled wides and no-balls during the over.
In a dramatic turn of events at New Road, England spinner Shoaib Bashir faced a nightmare over during Worcestershire's County Championship match against Surrey. Bashir, on loan from Somerset, had already bowled 37 overs for two wickets before Dan Lawrence unleashed a stunning assault, hitting five consecutive sixes off Bashir's over. The rookie off-spinner was left stunned as Lawrence's onslaught resulted in a joint-record 38 runs conceded in a single over, matching the feat achieved by Alex Tudor in 1998. Despite Bashir's struggles, Lawrence's aggressive batting display saw him reach a score of 175 before being dismissed by Ben Allison. Lawrence's remarkable feat of hitting five sixes in an over came just a day after Jos Buttler achieved the same in the T20 World Cup. The match showcased Lawrence's prowess as a batsman who can also bowl off-spin, potentially paving his way back into the England Test side. The intense over saw Bashir face the pressure of preventing six sixes, a feat achieved only twice before in first-class cricket history. Despite conceding wides and no-balls, Bashir managed to limit Lawrence to 31 runs off the over, with the final ball being a no-ball due to over-stepping. The costly over highlighted the challenges faced by Bashir, who was making his first-class debut for Worcestershire in a high-stakes encounter against Surrey. The match at New Road will be remembered for Lawrence's explosive batting performance and Bashir's struggles, culminating in a record-equalling over that left both players at the center of attention. As the game unfolded, the intense battle between bat and ball showcased the unpredictable nature of cricket, with Lawrence's aggressive approach overshadowing Bashir's efforts on the field.