Comeback cricketer hammers 240 off 78 balls with borrowed bat
After two seasons away, Liam McDonell scored 240 runs from only 78 deliveries in C-grade cricket.
McDonell had not played for years. He didn't even own cricket gear anymore.
McDonell borrowed a bat and pads. He then produced one of the most remarkable innings in Cricket Albury-Wodonga's 168-year history.
McDonell struck at 307.69. He hit 29 sixes and 11 fours in Saturday's match against Lavington.
McDonell opened with a 288-run partnership with Rhyle Barber. He was eventually dismissed after his towering display.
McDonell said he played to honour Jason Raggett's farewell game. Raggett's sons Billy and Lachlan were like a second family to him.
Corowa finished with 7-415 from 40 overs.
- 240 from 78 balls
- Runs scored
- 307.69
- Strike rate
- 29 sixes, 11 fours
- Sixes and fours
- Cricket Albury-Wodonga 168 years
- Competition history
Why it mattersAn extraordinary individual performance by someone returning after years away, producing a genuine cricket milestone.
AustraliaAlbury-Wodonga cricket record achievement in regional New South Wales.
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