March 10, 2026 9:03:33 PM
Ireland all-rounder Curtis Campher made history in July 2025 by becoming the first male cricketer to take five wickets in five balls in a professional match. Playing for Munster Reds in the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy against North-West Warriors, he achieved the feat across two overs.
Key Details of the Record:
- Match: Munster Reds vs. North-West Warriors (Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy).
- Venue: Dublin.
- The Wickets: Campher dismissed Jared Wilson and Graham Hume to finish the 12th over, then returned in the 14th to dismiss Andy McBrine, Robbie Millar, and Josh Wilson.
- Figures: He finished with figures of 5 for 16 in 2.3 overs.
- Impact: The Warriors collapsed from 87/5 to 88 all out, with Munster Reds winning by 100 runs.
- Context: This is the first instance of a male player taking five wickets in five balls in a professional T20 match.
Courtesy by: BBC
