A hat-trick is every cricket player's dream, but an Aussie bowler has etched his name into the record book by taking five wickets with five balls in a spell that might never be repeated.
Glen Parker was playing for Brighton in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association when his side started leaking early runs against Hoopers Crossing last Saturday.
Parker strode to his end, determined to not get whacked for 10 runs like he had in his previous over and began his run-up.
Then the unthinkable happened. Parker claimed an incredible five wickets in five consecutive deliveries, all in the same over - a feat that has never been achieved in the 116-year history of the association.'Pete [captain-coach Pete Cassidy] said the same thing against Port Melbourne, 'you know your best ball, try sneak one through the gate',' Parker told News Corp.
'He said the same advice this time around and fortunately I landed it exactly where I wanted to, snuck it through the gate and managed to bowl him.
'Last year was my first one where this year it was more a bit of fun, if you're fortunate enough to get it then happy days, if not, you never really expect it to happen.
'I think I was a bit more relaxed this time around.'
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