Cricket is known for its jaw-dropping moments, but some records make you rub your eyes in disbelief. Imagine walking in to chase 761 runs - a mountain even for the best in the world. Now imagine walking back without a single batsman scoring a run. Sounds impossible? Well, it actually happened.
This bizarre match took place in Mumbai’s Harris Shield U-16 tournament, where Swami Vivekanand International School, Borivali, put up a mind-boggling 761/4, powered by Meet Mayekar’s jaw-dropping 338. The opposition, Children’s Academy, Andheri, had a challenge of Everest-like proportions ahead of them. But instead of a brave fight, cricket witnessed one of the most unforgettable collapses in history.
Ball after ball, wickets tumbled. Hope turned into horror. No batsman could open their account. Zero. Zilch. Nada. The only runs on the board? Seven—all from extras. Not one blade of the bat contributed to the score. It was as if the cricket gods had decided to script a match that would be whispered about for generations.
Picture the scoreboard:
- Children’s Academy - 7 all out
- Runs scored by batsmen - 0
- Extras - 7
Yes, you read that right. Every single run came from extras. Wide balls and no-balls did what no batter could—put numbers on the board.
It was the kind of match where you couldn’t decide whether to laugh, cry, or just stare in disbelief. Some called it a nightmare for the young batters, others a once-in-a-lifetime statistical anomaly. But one thing was certain—this match had cemented its place in cricket’s most jaw-dropping, mind-bending, and utterly bizarre records ever.
Cricket can be a game of glorious uncertainties, but this? This was beyond cricketing logic.
