(Cricket news) Spencer Johnson, the fast bowler for Oval Invincibles, delivered a remarkable debut performance in The Hundred, showcasing the most economical 20-ball effort in the tournament’s history. He astoundingly secured three wickets for a mere single run.

Merely two days following his selection in the Australian squad for the T20 International series in South Africa later this month, the 27-year-old justified his inclusion by making a significant impact. His exceptional performance included sending down 19 dot balls out of a possible 20, contributing to his team’s dominant victory over Manchester Originals by a margin of 94 runs.

With the Invincibles amassing a total of 186-5, Johnson’s opening five balls remained impervious to any runs, allowing only a single to England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, in his second set of five deliveries. Demonstrating his prowess, the left-arm speedster returned to the bowling crease, sending down an uninterrupted sequence of 10 deliveries. During this spell, he dismantled the Manchester lower order, claiming three wickets, including two bowled dismissals.

In the aftermath of his outstanding performance, Johnson expressed his astonishment, stating, “I’m speechless, not really sure what’s going on.” Reflecting on his journey, which included playing in the final of the Global T20 Canada just days prior, he added, “I’ve had a bit of a tough run with injury but I’m 27 now and come out the other side. I’m just really enjoying my cricket and lucky to be here.”

Sam Billings, the captain of Oval Invincibles, commended Johnson’s exceptional ability to generate swift and swinging deliveries.

“Delivering a performance of that caliber against current world-class players like Jos Buttler and Phil Salt is truly remarkable. Expressing the significance of that bowling display is beyond words,” remarked Billings.

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