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“I’ve seen a lot of people asking who wrote the script for England’s 50th over, in particular the six runs from the overthrow,” writes Chris Laycock. “Does no one else remember the episode of Neighbours where Karl needed a six off the last ball to win? He hit it for two, but then got four overthrows to win the match. Just me then?”
This is actually a thing. As neighboursepisodes.com describes it:
Drew is batting and now they need 6 to win off two balls. Unfortunately, the ball goes in the air and Drew is caught out. Now it’s up to Karl to make six off the last ball. Joe raises his eyes to heaven and prays. Gordon Collins torments Lou and says he doesn’t fancy Karl’s chances.Karl steps up to the crease and Joe advises him – “Never Give In” The ball comes and Karl hits it, but it isn’t hit for six. However, a series of fielding errors ensues – they run two and then the ball goes over the boundary and gives them and extra four. Our Heroes start shouting excitedly that they’ve won, Joe kisses Karl and Lou tells Gordon Collins that he’ll take cash or cheque!
“I was just at the Oval and can confirm that Liam Plunkett looked mullered,” reports Daniel King.
Written by Simon Burnton
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