The most expensive over in cricket history is the 77-run over bowled by Bert Vance in a first-class match in New Zealand.
This extraordinary event occurred in February 1990 during a match between Wellington and Canterbury. Bert Vance, bowling for Wellington, delivered an over that defied all norms of cricket. Lee Germon of Canterbury was the batsman who capitalized on the unusual strategy employed by Wellington.
Here's a breakdown of why this over is so infamous:
- The Bowler: Bert Vance was trying an unusual tactic, bowling a series of deliberate beamers (high full tosses).
- The Batsman: Lee Germon took full advantage, dispatching many of these deliveries to the boundary.
- The Runs: The over yielded a staggering 77 runs. This included a combination of fours, sixes, no-balls, and wides.
This record is unlikely to be broken due to the exceptional circumstances of the match and the deliberate nature of the bowling. It remains a bizarre and memorable moment in cricket history.
