False Video Viral: Claiming a World Record of 6 Wickets in One Over
Viral videos falsely claiming Shamar Joseph took six wickets in one over are manipulated. He took seven wickets during the historic 2024 Brisbane Test innings.
by Anonymous |
January 7, 2026
A misleading video is being widely shared on Facebook claiming that West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph set a world record by taking six wickets in six balls (a single over) during an international Test match against Australia.
The video has been shared by several users, including a Facebook page named “SLAS SLEAS GK Leading Sri Lanka,” and has gained significant traction.
False video link : https://www.facebook.com/100063700322069/posts/1279812843972057/?rdid=nP68wmiRhV5GUG1N
The Facts
No such record exists: No cricketer in the history of international cricket (Test, ODI, or T20I) has ever taken six wickets in a single over.
Manipulated Content: The video is a digitally altered version of the second Test match between West Indies and Australia held in January 2024.
Actual Performance: According to the official scorecard, Shamar Joseph delivered an incredible performance, but not in a single over. He bowled 11.5 overs, conceded 68 runs, and took 7 wickets to lead his team to a historic victory.
Conclusion
Factseeker confirms that the video claiming a world record of six wickets in one over is manipulated and false. While Shamar Joseph’s 7-wicket haul was a legendary feat, the claim that they occurred in a single over is entirely inaccurate.
Scorecard Reference: ESPNCricinfo – Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test 2024
