Bizarre Sports: The Most Mindblowing Spell in T20 history ft. Lockie Ferguson

A bowler with an economy rate of under 7 in T20 cricket is considered a magician with the ball, but what would you call a bowler who doesn’t give away even a single run in his entire 4-over spell? A sorcerer, perhaps? Or maybe even something more extraordinary?

In the 2021 T20 World Cup, New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson delivered a spell that left the cricketing world in utter disbelief. It wasn’t just a routine economical performance; Ferguson achieved something nearly unheard of in the world of T20 cricket. He bowled 4 overs, conceded no runs, and took 3 wickets – yes, no runs in his entire spell. Against Papua New Guinea, Ferguson's bowling was a masterclass in control, precision, and sheer brilliance. His figures were a testament to the impossible: 4 overs, 0 runs, and 3 wickets.

Such a feat is the stuff of legends, something you’d expect from a player who’s not just in the zone, but creating his own. In T20 cricket, where batsmen are expected to fire from the get-go, and bowlers are under pressure to contain runs, Ferguson's spell was a reminder of what true brilliance looks like. It was as if he’d unlocked the ultimate trick of the trade, leaving the opposition and fans alike mesmerized.

So, next time you see a bowler with a decent economy rate, just remember: with an economy rate of 0, Lockie Ferguson has set the bar so high that even superheroes need to catch their breath. He didn’t just contain runs; he made them vanish.