A little bit of an unusual moment during the Canada Super60 semi-final between Mississauga Masters and Toronto Sixers left commentators and fans talking about one of cricket's lesser-known scoring rules.
The incident took place on October 4, 2026, at BC Place in Vancouver during the first men's semi-final of the T10 tournament. Mississauga Masters pacer Ali Khan bowled an extremely short delivery to Toronto Sixers captain Kieron Pollard. The ball bounced high above the batter and continued all the way over the boundary without hitting Pollard.
Why was it given as Five Wides?
The unusual thing was that the umpire judged the delivery as a wide and awarded five wides after the ball crossed the boundary.
The moment made social media reactions say it was a possible "wide six." But that is technically incorrect under the Laws of Cricket.
According to MCC Law 22, a wide delivery carries a one-run penalty. If the ball reaches the boundary without being struck by the bat, then boundary allowance is added to the wide penalty. So the scoring becomes five wides - one penalty run plus four boundary runs.
Commentators Question Unusual Situation
The bizarre incident also got the commentary box talking. Former New Zealand international Danny Morrison commented on the delivery and questioned how such an extraordinary situation can be viewed in the context of modern short-format cricket.
Social media users picked up on the moment as well, and one wrote: “first of its kind.” That unusual scoring and the sight of a bouncer sailing over the rope without being touched made the incident particularly eye-catching.
But calling it the first "wide six" in cricket history would be misleading because the official laws do not consider a boundary-wide delivery as six runs.
BC Place’s short boundaries add to the drama
That incident also highlighted one of the biggest talking points surrounding the Canada Super60: the dimensions of the playing area at BC Place.
Vancouver Stadium is primarily a large multi-purpose venue instead of a traditional cricket ground. In the tournament, it was reported that some straight boundaries were abnormally short, contributing to the high-scoring nature of the match.
That unusual setup has made for some eye-catching shots and big scores during the tournament, which only adds to the discussion surrounding T10 cricket.
THIS IS FIRST OF ITS KIND! 😂 https://t.co/y8YtOdHN2k
— Usman (@jamilmusman_) October 4, 2026
Ali Khan and Pollard feature in High-Scoring Semi-Final
The incident occurred during a competitive semi-final in which Toronto Sixers made 130/4 from 10 overs. Pollard was key to that and struck 40 from just 16 balls, including four sixes and three fours.
Mississauga Masters were eventually restricted to 121/7, so Toronto Sixers scored nine runs and made it to the final.
Ali Khan finished the match among the key bowlers for Mississauga, and the unusual wide delivery by Pollard became one of the most talked-about moments of the contest.
A Rare Cricketing Quirk
The incident shows how T10 cricket can produce situations that are rarely seen in longer formats. Extremely short boundaries, aggressive batting, and unconventional bowling tactics can combine to create unusual scoring moments.
Although the delivery was certainly a remarkable one, it should be called five wides rather than just a wide six. Canada Super60 was another memorable moment that showed how the fast-paced format still provides some unusual cricketing events.
