Gros Islet, Aug 28 — The Caribbean Premier League lit up with pure drama when Romario Shepherd smashed 22 runs off a single legal delivery, leaving fans stunned and social media ablaze.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors all-rounder faced Oshane Thomas of the Saint Lucia Kings in what turned out to be one of the most bizarre overs in T20 history.
After a bunch of no-balls and wides, Shepherd repeatedly launched the ball into the stands, piling up a mammoth 33 runs in the over.
Shepherd finished with a breathtaking 73 off just 34 balls (7 sixes, 5 fours), powering Guyana to 202/6. His innings drew high praise from cricket veterans, with Imran Tahir calling it “one of the best I have ever seen.”
But despite the fireworks, the night ended in heartbreak for Guyana. The Saint Lucia Kings, inspired by Ackeem Auguste’s blazing 73 off 35 balls and Tim Seifert’s 37, chased down the target in 18.1 overs, winning by four wickets with 11 balls to spare.
The over, now dubbed “22 off one ball,” has already entered cricket folklore. Whether remembered for its chaos or brilliance, it highlighted once again how unpredictable and electrifying the CPL can be.
Match Summary
- Guyana Amazon Warriors: 202/6 (20 overs) — Shepherd 73*, Iftikhar Ahmed 33.
- Saint Lucia Kings: 203/6 (18.1 overs) — Auguste 73, Seifert 37.
- Result: Saint Lucia Kings won by 4 wickets.