A Six Off a Wide Ball? Bouncer Beats Keeper and Flies over Ropes, but only Five Runs Awarded: MCC Law Explained

A six off a wide ball? Bouncer beats keeper and flies over ropes, but only five runs awarded: MCC law explained

Ali Khan's bouncer cleared the rope on the full but Toronto got only five runs as a little-known cricket law turned the bizarre wid into a major talking point.

Ali Khan’s Bouncer Goes Over Kieron Pollard’s Head and Wicketkeeper for Five Runs in Canada Super60 2026 Semifinal | 🏏 LatestLY

American fast bowler Ali Khan created a viral moment in the Canada Super60 2026 first semi-final on October 4, 2026, when a wide bouncer sailed over Kieron Pollard and the wicketkeeper, clearing the boundary for five runs (1 Wide + 4 Byes) instead of a six. 🏏 Ali Khan’s Bouncer Goes Over Kieron Pollard’s Head and Wicketkeeper for Five Runs in Canada Super60 2026 Semifinal.

Bizarre! Ali Khan's wide ball goes for six, batter gets only five runs

A bizarre incident in the Canada's premier T10 cricket league semi-final saw Ali Khan’s wide bouncer clear the boundary, but Toronto Sixers received only five runs. Under MCC laws, a ball not hit by the bat counts as four, plus one for the wide. Toronto beat Mississauga Masters by nine runs and reached the final, where they will face Vancouver Anchors.

How short is the boundary? Fast bowler's bouncer goes over wicketkeeper's head for a six

Ali Khan's bouncer flew over the wicketkeeper and crossed the rope without touching Kieron Pollard. The delivery was ruled a wide plus four, creating the semi-final's strangest moment.