Ireland’s Curtis Campher Creates History with Unbelievable Five-Wicket Haul in Five Balls

In a landmark moment for international cricket, Ireland’s star all-rounder Curtis Campher etched his name into the record books by becoming the first male cricketer in professional cricket history to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries.

This remarkable feat was achieved during a T20 Inter-Provincial Trophy clash in Dublin on Thursday, as Campher led his team, the Munster Reds, to a dominant 100-run victory over the North-West Warriors.

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The sensational spell unfolded over two overs. Campher began by clean bowling Jared Wilson and then trapping Graham Hume lbw to wrap up the 12th over in dramatic fashion.

The magic continued in the 14th over, when he returned to the attack and immediately claimed a hat-trick by dismissing Andy McBrine, followed by the rapid removal of Robbie Millar and Josh Wilson, thus completing his unprecedented five-in-five.
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Speaking to Cricket Ireland after the match, a modest and slightly stunned Campher shared his thoughts on the historic moment.

“I wasn’t really sure what was happening. I just kind of stuck to my guns, kept it real simple, and luckily it kind of went off,” he said.
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This outstanding performance not only secured a resounding win for the Munster Reds but also made Campher a global headline-maker in the world of cricket. His display of skill, control, and composure under pressure further enhances his reputation as one of Ireland’s most exciting cricketing talents.
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It is worth noting that while Campher is the first male cricketer to accomplish this feat in professional cricket, the first-ever five-wicket streak in five balls was recorded by Zimbabwean women’s all-rounder Kelis Ndhlovu in 2024.

She stunned the cricketing world by achieving the incredible milestone during a domestic under-19 T20 match against Eagles Women, demonstrating that cricket continues to evolve with new heroes emerging across all formats and levels.

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As Campher’s achievement reverberates across the cricketing community, it marks yet another thrilling chapter in the ever-evolving narrative of T20 cricket—a format known for unpredictability, explosive performances, and record-breaking moments.