What’s the most runs a batter has scored in one delivery? That’s a common question. On many occasions, several former players reckoned that if the batter had smashed the ball out of the stadium, then they should get more than six runs. But is there an occasion where the batter hasn’t even touched the ball, and he still got six runs off that delivery? A video of the funny incident has gone viral. 

It seemed to be a club game in the evening where the right-handed batter made room into the off side and looked to charge the fast bowler behind square. But he missed the ball as the wicket-keeper gloves it behind the stumps. The keeper threw the ball, but by the time the ball hit the stumps, the non-striker had already crossed his crease.

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With no fielder coming into the delivery, they smelt the double and completed the second run. This time, the bowler went near the ball and threw it back to the bowling end. He missed the target as both batters came back for the third run.

Watch: Viral video of bizarre incident of 6 runs in 1 delivery without touching ball

The cover fielder came running in and threw the ball back to the wicket-keeper. Meanwhile, the two batters continued to run between the wickets and had already taken four runs. The rule says that if the ball had already been hit to the stumps on the first occasion, from the second time onwards, a stump will need to be uprooted to get the batter out.

🚨 FIRST TIME IN CRICKET HISTORY 🚨

- 6 Runs were scored in 1 ball, without touching the ball and 4 failed run-out attempts 😂

- A Must Watch Video 😅 pic.twitter.com/0kG8A3PG88

— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) August 18, 2025

The keeper wasn’t aware of the regulation as he hit the stumps, which didn’t come out of the ground. The batter realized the opportunity and got their fifth run. At last, the fielder again threw the ball and missed the chances. This allowed the batter to take their sixth run.

They could have come back for another run, but the striker seemed to be out of gas as he fell on the ground. It was a funny incident and another example of how important it is to be switched on all the time in the cricket field. Otherwise, these things will keep happening.

Major League Cricket (MLC) third edition is building towards the final round as teams fight hard to secure a playoff spot, but the early champions, MI New York, are still struggling. With one win from five games, the Nicholas Pooran-led team is sitting precariously after another big loss—this time against the San Francisco Unicorns.

In their recent match, MI New York lost by 47 runs while pursuing a massive 247. Even with the star-studded lineup of Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard, and skipper Pooran, the team failed with the bat once again. The game renewed question marks about their continuing inability to translate talent into consistent performances, something that has been plaguing their campaign so far.

Winning the toss and choosing to field first, MI were besieged early. San Francisco Unicorns' opening batsmen Matt Short (91 off 43) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (64 off 26) tore into the bowling unit and led their side to a mammoth 246/4. In reply, MI New York made a bright beginning with Monank Patel's 60 from 33 and Quinton de Kock's patient 70 from 46, but the momentum was soon lost after their fall, and a middle-order collapse wrapped up their destiny.

Bracewell’s Bizarre Review Caps Frustrating Night

One highlight of the match happened in the tense run chase when Michael Bracewell was bowled out by Romario Shepherd. In a confusing moment, Bracewell first assumed he had been given LBW and started signaling for a review, not realizing the ball had struck the stumps. Shepherd indicated towards the fallen bails, making the dismissal obvious and leaving Bracewell rather embarrassed.

Watch the video here

Michael Bracewell tried to take a review after getting bowled out. 🤣pic.twitter.com/ypeWzcb3yc

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 24, 2025

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Finally, MI New York ended on 199/8 from 20 overs, losing by 47 runs. The defeat also came on what was a record day for Kieron Pollard, who featured in his 700th pro match. But the veteran would have been disappointed, as his side could not celebrate the day with a win.