Napier, March 8 -- In a historic spell that will be remembered as one of the most remarkable bowling performances in first-class cricket, Brett Randell produced a stunning burst of wickets to claim five scalps in five consecutive deliveries during a Plunket Shield match between Central Districts and Northern Districts at McLean Park.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the 30-year-old fast bowler's extraordinary spell on Day 2 saw him become the first player in the long history of first-class cricket to achieve the unprecedented feat of taking five wickets in five balls.

Randell went on to record career-best figures of 7 for 25, completing his seven-wicket haul in just 3.5 overs as Northern Districts collapsed dramatically.

Randell's burst bega...