A rare and extraordinary cricketing moment unfolded during the Canada Super 60 semi-final clash between the Toronto Sixers and Mississauga Masters, leaving spectators, players, and commentators thoroughly captivated.
The unusual sequence occurred when United States fast bowler Ali Khan delivered a steep, soaring bouncer directed at West Indies power-hitter Kieron Pollard. The delivery flew well over Pollard’s head and evaded the leaping wicketkeeper, sailing cleanly over the boundary rope on the full without ever contacting the pitch, the batter, or the bat. Although the airborne trajectory initially resembled a six, match officials correctly applied the Laws of Cricket—which dictate that six runs can only be credited if the ball is struck off the bat or batting glove—ruling the delivery a wide with four boundary extras to award five penalty runs to the batting side.
The spectacular moment became a major talking point of the tournament, with the Toronto Sixers going on to seal a hard-fought 9-run victory over the Mississauga Masters to secure their spot in the Canada Super 60 final.
