Curtis Campher makes history with his bowling at Pembroke Cricket Club recently. The Irish player grabbed 5 wickets in 5 balls in T20 cricket. Nobody had ever done this before in men’s cricket matches worldwide. Campher’s bowling changed everything for his team against North-West Warriors that day.
The Record-Breaking Performance
Campher is 26 years old and plays cricket for Ireland as an all-rounder. His team played North-West Warriors at Dublin’s Pembroke Cricket Club last Tuesday. The match was part of the Inter-Provincial T20 Trophy competition this season. Campher walked up to bowl when his captain needed wickets badly.
The Warriors were cruising at 87/5 when Campher began his incredible spell. His first victim was Jared Wilson, who heard his stumps rattle. Graham Hume followed, trapping LBW with a perfect delivery. Then came the hat-trick moment as Andy McBrine walked back disappointed.
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But Campher wasn’t finished yet. Robbie Millar and Josh Wilson fell in successive balls too. The Warriors collapsed from 87/5 to 88 all-out in devastating fashion. Taking 5 wickets in 5 balls transformed the entire match within minutes.
Breaking Down the Historic Spell
Campher’s bowling figures tell the complete story of his dominance that day. He claimed 5 wickets while conceding just 16 runs from 2.3 overs. His spell spanned across two overs, creating chaos in the Warriors’ batting lineup. Each delivery was bowled with purpose and executed with surgical precision.
The psychological impact on the batting team was immediate and crushing. Players at the crease felt the pressure mounting with each falling wicket. Campher maintained his composure perfectly, never letting the moment overwhelm his focus. His teammates watched in awe as history unfolded before their eyes.
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Cricket statisticians quickly confirmed that Curtis Campher makes history as the first male T20 five-in-five achievement. Previous records showed only four-wicket hauls in four consecutive balls by others. Campher had just rewritten the record books with his extraordinary bowling performance.
Following in Historic Footsteps
Kelis Ndhlovu bowled out 5 wickets in 5 balls before Campher during her U-19 match. She played against the Eagles Women’s team earlier this year in 2024. Ndhlovu became the first player ever to do this bowling feat.
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Campher talked to reporters after the match about his bowling performance today. He said he felt happy to play cricket again after his injury. The player mentioned that being back with his teammates made him smile. Campher wants to keep bowling well for Ireland in upcoming matches.
