Nine-year-old bowler Rohan takes six wickets in six balls

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Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Nine-year-old bowler Rohan takes six wickets in six balls
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In a remarkable display, nine-year-old Rohan took six wickets in six consecutive balls during a match for the under-nines at Great Shelford Cricket Club near Cambridge on Sunday. Playing against Histon, Rohan achieved the double hat-trick, finishing with bowling figures of 6 for 0. He received the match ball and was named player of the match after his team won by 26 runs. Rohan expressed his excitement over the achievement, which is considered extremely rare in cricket. The moment was celebrated by his teammates and coaches, who noted the exceptional nature of his performance.

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  • Rohan bowls six wickets in six balls during a match.
  • He plays for Great Shelford Cricket Club's under-nines team.
  • His team wins the match against Histon by 26 runs.
  • Coaches and teammates celebrate his accomplishment.
  • Achievement is marked as extremely rare in cricket.
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Rohan is allowed to keep the match ball after completing the double hat-trick in one over.

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