Ali Khan bowled a wild bouncer to Kieron Pollard during the Canada Super60 semi-final, with the ball sailing over the batter and reaching the boundary without making contact with the bat. The umpire called it a Wide, leaving fans puzzled over why the delivery did not count as a six.
The unusual incident took place during the first semi-final between the Toronto Sixers and Mississauga Masters at BC Place in Vancouver on Sunday, October 4. The Sixers went on to win by nine runs, defending 130/4 in the 10-over contest to book their place in the final.
Why Ali Khan's Delivery Was Given As 5 Wide
Ali Khan’s bouncer flew over Kieron Pollard’s head and reached the boundary. It appeared to be a six at first glance. However, the Laws of Cricket make a clear distinction between a boundary six and a boundary scored from an unstruck delivery.
Under the MCC’s Laws, a Boundary 6 is awarded only when the ball has been struck by the bat and first lands beyond the boundary without touching the ground inside it. Since Pollard did not make contact with Ali Khan’s delivery, it could not be scored as a six.
The delivery was also correctly called a Wide because it passed above head height. The current MCC Law states that a delivery that passes or would have passed over the head height of a striker standing upright at the popping crease is considered a Wide.
Because the Wide reached the boundary without being struck, the batting side received one run for the Wide and four runs for the boundary. That resulted in five runs being added to the score, rather than six.
🚨 MAYBE FIRST TIME IN CRICKET HISTORY 🚨 Ali Khan bowls a bouncer, and the ball goes for a SIX 😳 That's a Wide + Six, possibly the first time this has happened in cricket history 😂 A must watch 👇🏻 https://t.co/6QACwUgT2T
— Richard Kettlebourogh Fans (@RichKettle07) October 5, 2026
Kieron Pollard Powers Toronto Sixers to 130/4
The Toronto Sixers were asked to bat first after the Mississauga Masters won the toss. Imad Wasim gave them a quick start with 26 off 13 balls before captain Kieron Pollard took control of the innings.
Pollard smashed 40 off 16 balls, hitting three fours and four sixes, and was named Player of the Match. Andries Gous then provided an explosive finish, remaining unbeaten on 33 off just 11 balls at a strike rate of 300.
The Sixers finished on 130/4 in 10 overs, setting the Masters a challenging target in the short-format contest. Ali Khan took two wickets for the Masters but conceded 43 runs in his two overs.
Imad Wasim Turns The Game In Sixers' Favour
The Mississauga Masters started their chase aggressively, with Alex Lees smashing 39 off 11 balls, including five sixes. George Munsey added 23 off 11 balls as the Masters made a strong start to the pursuit.
However, Imad Wasim changed the momentum by dismissing both openers. He finished with impressive figures of 2/19, putting the Masters under pressure during the middle overs.
Colin Munro, Sikandar Raza, and David Wiese could not build on the strong start. Saif Zaib kept the chase alive with a quick 20 off nine balls, but the Sixers' bowlers held their nerve at the death.
Abdul Toppin also played a key role, taking 1/10 from his two overs. The Masters eventually finished on 121/7, leaving the Toronto Sixers with a nine-run victory and a place in the final. Despite Ali Khan’s two wickets, his 43-run spell proved costly in the nine-run defeat.
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