148 in 4 Overs! Saudi Arabia Humble Bangladesh with Brutal Hitting - Here’s What Happened

The current state of cricket has undergone significant changes because T20 and T10 formats were introduced. Batting behavior now shows a preference for fast and powerful strokes. All cricket formats now produce matches which result in high scoring. T20 International matches have seen teams reach the milestone of 300 runs. The total of 148 runs after 4 overs presents an impossible achievement.

The statistics create doubts to any person who learns about them. The task becomes impossible because Shakib Al Hasan is known as the strongest international bowling opponent. However, the two batters from Saudi Arabia actually achieved this rare achievement in cricket history.

Where Did This Happen and Who Did It?

This special batting show happened in a match between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. Saudi Arabia won the match by 61 runs. The two batters who created this scene were Abdul Waheed and Wajih Ul Hasan of Saudi Arabia. They smashed 148 runs in only 4 overs and shocked everyone watching.

This match took place during the F2 Double Wicket World Cup tournament which occurred in Saudi Arabia. The event served as a part of the ‘Festival of Cricket’ which aimed to develop cricket in the country. The event included 10 participating teams. The tournament featured many famous international players who included Irfan Pathan, Shoaib Malik, Shakib Al Hasan and Owais Shah.

What Was the Format and How Did It Allow So Many Runs?

The tournament structure introduced new rules which differed from standard cricket matches. Each match lasted for 4 overs. The teams were restricted to choosing 2 players who would serve as both batters and bowlers. The format existed as a basic system which required players to focus on hitting the ball.

The matches used mats instead of regular cricket pitches for their playing surface. The pitch length measured approximately 15 yards which differed from the standard 22 yards. The boundaries extended only 20 to 30 meters which created an easy distance for batters to hit the ball over the boundary rope.

The match introduced a special “fireball over” which contained special rules. The over granted teams 12 runs for every boundary they hit instead of the usual 4 or 6 runs. The rules allowed teams to achieve more than 100 runs during 4 overs. Abdul Waheed and Wajih Ul Hasan achieved 148 runs because of these rules.

The tournament delivered multiple high scoring matches throughout its duration. England emerged as the tournament champion after they defeated Saudi Arabia in the final match.

The format introduced a new cricket style which provided fans with fresh entertainment options. The system enabled Saudi Arabia to increase cricket participation among its younger citizens.