Pakistan Vs Bangladesh 17 Ball Bowler: Mohammad Sami went on to have himself a wild 17-ball over which included seven wides and four no-balls for 22 runs in all

🔥 Mohammad Sami – Longest Over in Cricket History (17 Balls)

The longest over in international cricket history was bowled by Mohammad Sami, who delivered 17 balls in a single over during an ODI match.

👉 This is the longest over ever bowled in international cricket history — a rare and chaotic 17-ball spell.
👉 This happened against Bangladesh in the 2004 Asia Cup

📊 Key Details of the 17-Ball Over

• Total balls: 17
• Extras: 7 wides + 4 no-balls
• Runs conceded: 22
• Match: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
• Venue: Colombo
• Year: 2004

👉 This remains the longest over ever bowled in ODI cricket

🤯 What Happened in That Over?

The over included:

• Multiple wides and no-balls
• Only 6 legal deliveries completed
• Continuous pressure and loss of control

👉 This 17-ball over remains the record for most balls bowled in a single over in ODI cricket.

📋 Top Longest Overs in ODI Cricket

⚡ Why This Record is So Unique

• Overs normally have only 6 balls
• Extras extend the over indefinitely
• Rare combination of wides + no-balls

👉 Shows how unpredictable cricket can be

🧠 Match Context

• Tournament: Asia Cup 2004
• Pakistan eventually won the match
• Despite the over, Sami had a decent spell overall

🏏 Understanding Why Overs Become Long

An over continues until 6 legal balls are bowled.

Extras like:

• Wides
• No-balls

👉 Do NOT count as legal deliveries → over gets longer

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