In cricket, as in life, the smallest lapse in attention can lead to unexpected consequences. During the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England, this adage unfolded quite literally on the field, turning a moment of triumph into an unforgettable comic collision. The venue was Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, and England was taking on Bangladesh. Jason Roy, England’s explosive opener, was in blistering form. As he carved his way to a stunning century, his ninth in ODIs, the crowd erupted, the English dressing room stood up to applaud, and the atmosphere was electric. But as Roy struck the boundary that sealed his hundred – a short-pitched delivery from Mustafizur Rahman pulled to deep square leg – the jubilation took a dramatic turn. Eyes fixed on the ball and wrapped up in the moment, Roy set off for a run and began celebrating his milestone. But he wasn’t the only one tracking the ball – umpire Joel Wilson was too. In a split second, the two collided at full speed. Roy plowed into the umpire, sending Wilson tumbling to the turf in a scene equal parts shocking and hilarious. Watch the viral video: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC Hindi (@icchindiofficial) For a brief moment, the stadium fell into a hush. Then, seeing that Wilson was unharmed, laughter broke out – not just in the stands, but in the pavilion as well. Cameras caught captain Joe Root and teammates chuckling, faces buried in hands as they tried to contain their amusement. Even the Bangladeshi fielders and Root, who was at the non-striker’s end, rushed to check on the umpire. Thankfully, Wilson was quick to his feet, brushing off the hit like a seasoned professional. Roy, slightly sheepish but still beaming from his century, continued on, eventually racking up a majestic 153 off 121 deliveries – a performance that would help cement England’s dominance in the group stages. With that knock, Roy became the fifth-fastest player to reach nine ODI hundreds, achieving the feat in his 77th match. His ton also marked England’s third century in just three matches – Root and Jos Buttler had already gone big against Pakistan – signaling a historic run of form for the hosts. England, of course, would go on to win the World Cup in dramatic fashion at Lord’s, lifting the trophy for the first time after a breathtaking final against New Zealand. But long before the super over, long before the boundary count rules became household debate, there was this surreal moment in Cardiff – when a batsman celebrated a hundred by accidentally flooring an umpire, and the whole cricketing world laughed along.