Cricket Shocker in London: Richmond CC Bowled Out for Just 2 Runs Chasing 427

In an astonishing and unprecedented turn of events, Richmond Cricket Club’s Fourth XI was bowled out for just **2 runs** while chasing a mammoth target of **427** in a Middlesex County League match in London.

According to media reports, the incident took place on Saturday, when Richmond was set a towering total by North London Cricket Club. Batting first, North London amassed a stunning **426 runs for the loss of just 6 wickets in 45 overs**, dominating Richmond’s bowling attack in every department.

What followed was nothing short of a collapse of historic proportions. Richmond’s batters crumbled under the pressure, managing to score only 2 runs before being all out in **just 5.4 overs**. Out of the 10 batters, **eight were dismissed for ducks (zero runs)**, with only one player managing to score a solitary run. The second run on the scoreboard came from a wide delivery.

This rare cricketing disaster has stunned fans and cricket lovers worldwide, with many calling it one of the most shocking collapses in the sport’s history.

Richmond CC took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express embarrassment over the result. In a humble yet slightly humorous tone, the club acknowledged the defeat, writing:
*”Lots of layers to this one, but it’s fair to say the result wasn’t one to be proud of! On a brighter note, our 2s, 3s and 5s all won!”*

While cricket has always been a game full of surprises, this particular match will be remembered as a rare and surreal chapter in the sport’s long and unpredictable history.