Louis Kimber

2024 - 6 - 26

Louis Kimber's Epic Batting Display: Breaking Records and Hearts

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Louis Kimber smashes historic 43 runs off Ollie Robinson in a single over, rewriting records and making cricket history!

Louis Kimber, the Leicestershire batter, made headlines with an extraordinary performance against Sussex and England bowler Ollie Robinson. In a jaw-dropping display of power hitting, Kimber smashed 43 runs off Robinson in a single over, setting a new record in the County Championship. His blazing knock of 243 from just 118 balls was a spectacle to behold, with 41 boundaries, including a staggering 21 sixes.

Kimber's fearless approach to batting left fans and experts alike in awe. His record-breaking feat not only stunned the cricketing world but also etched his name in the history books. With sheer determination and skill, Kimber tore apart the bowling attack and redefined the standards of batting excellence in the County Championship.

Louis Kimber's heroic innings didn't just end with his explosive century; he also rewrote the record books by scoring the fastest double hundred from balls faced (100) and hitting the most sixes (21) in a single innings. His unforgettable performance will be remembered as one of the most astonishing displays of batting prowess in cricket history.

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Louis Kimber: Leicestershire batter hits Sussex & England bowler ... (BBC Sport)

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson is hit for 43 runs by Leicestershire's Louis Kimber in the most expensive over in the history of the County Championship.

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Louis Kimber: 'I was just trying to hit the ball as far as I could' in ... (The Cricketer)

Louis Kimber was just trying to hit the ball as far as I could in a stunning knock of 243 | The Cricketer, Leicestershire, Sussex, County Championship, ...

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Louis Kimber hits Ollie Robinson for 43 in an over but Leicestershire ... (The Independent)

Kimber was in fine form as he hit 41 boundaries – 21 of them sixes – in his 243 from 118 balls before being last man out.

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Louis Kimber hits 43 runs off Ollie Robinson, sets record for second ... (The Indian Express)

Robinson, who has played 20 Tests for England since his debut in 2021, was clobbered for 43 runs in a total of nine deliveries he bowled to complete his ...

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Louis Kimber rips up Championship record books by hitting 43 in ... (Cumnock Chronicle)

Louis Kimber hit Ollie Robinson for a record 43 in one over en route to a sensational double century, but Leicestershire fell 18 runs short of victory ...

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County Championship Division Two roundup: Louis Kimber heroics ... (The Cricketer)

The Cricketer wraps up the best of the action during day four of round nine of the Vitality County Championship in 2024.

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43 runs in 1 over: Louis Kimber destroys Robinson, breaks Ben ... (Hindustan Times)

Louis Kimber smashed 43 runs in Ollie Robinson's to rewrite history. The England batter also shattered Ben Stokes' record in his batting masterclass.

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Louis Kimber: 'You don't get many days like that in your career' (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Leicestershire No. 8 rewrites the record-books in once-in-a-lifetime onslaught in Hove.

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Louis Kimber smashes Ollie Robinson for 43 runs in one over to rip ... (The Independent)

The 27-year-old's 127-ball 243 ripped up the Championship record books as he scored the fastest double hundred from balls faced (100), hit the most sixes (21) ...

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Louis Kimber breaks records as Sussex beat Leicestershire (The Argus)

Sussex were on the wrong end of record-breaking feats on an extraordinary day at Hove.

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Louis Kimber: 'I was just trying to hit the ball as far as I could' in ... (The Cricketer)

Louis Kimber was just trying to hit the ball as far as I could in a stunning knock of 243 | The Cricketer, Leicestershire, Sussex, County Championship, ...

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Louis Kimber hammers Robinson for a record 43 runs in an over (Morung Express)

Chelmsford, June 26 (IANS) Leicestershire's Louis Kimber on Wednesday made cricket history by scoring the most runs in an over in first-class cricket, ...

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Leicestershire's Louis Kimber Hits Record-Breaking 43 Runs in One ... (The Weekend Leader)

Louis Kimber made cricket history by scoring 43 runs in a single over, setting a new record for the most runs in an over in first-class cricket during a ...

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Louis Kimber: Leicestershire batter rips up record book in ... (Sky News)

England bowler Ollie Robinson had a game to forget after Louis Kimber plundered 43 runs off him in a single over on his way to reach a 127-ball 243.

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Louis Kimber rips up Championship record books by hitting 43 in ... (North Wales Chronicle)

Louis Kimber hit Ollie Robinson for a record 43 in one over en route to a sensational double century, but Leicestershire fell 18 runs short of victory ...

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Who Is Louis Kimber? All You Need To Know About Leicestershire's ... (Wisden)

Louis Kimber smashed his way to a record-breaking double-century in the County Championship today. Here's all you need to know about the lower-order hitter.

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Louis Kimber rips up Championship record books by hitting 43 in ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Louis Kimber hit Ollie Robinson for a record 43 in one over en route to a sensational double century, but Leicestershire fell 18 runs short of victory ...

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County cricket: Louis Kimber rewrites records and Surrey crush ... (The Guardian)

It was business as usual for the champions but there was nothing standard about Kimber's knock for Leicestershire.

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