In cricket, the record for the most runs conceded in a single over stands at 36, achieved twice in ODI cricket and twice in T20I cricket.
Netherlands player Bas de Leede holds the unfortunate record for conceding the most runs in a single ODI match. During the 2023 season, while playing against Australia, Bas de Leede gave away 115 runs in just 10 overs, resulting in an economy rate of 11.50. ML Lewis holds the second position on this list, having conceded 113 runs in his 10 overs against South Africa.
Top 5 Most Runs Conceded by a Bowler in a Single ODI World Cup
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Haris Rauf – 533 (2023)
Pace bowler Haris Rauf has been one of Pakistan’s most underperforming players in their disappointing 2023 World Cup campaign. The right-arm fast bowler conceded 533 runs across nine matches, with an economy rate of 6.74 and an average of 33.31. Despite entering the tournament with a reputation for being ‘dangerous,’ Rauf struggled to make a significant impact, although he did manage to take 16 wickets.
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Adil Rashid – 526 (2019)
England secured their maiden ODI World Cup title in the 2019 edition, but their spinners fell short of expectations during the successful campaign. Adil Rashid, the team’s primary white-ball spinner, struggled significantly. Over the course of 11 matches, the right-arm spinner conceded 526 runs, taking just 11 wickets at an economy rate of 5.71 and a disappointing average of 47.81.
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Dilshan Madushanka – 525 (2023)
Dilshan Madushanka led Sri Lanka’s pace attack in the 2023 World Cup. The left-arm pacer took 21 wickets in 9 matches, averaging 25.00 with an economy rate of 6.7. His performance included one four-wicket haul and one five-wicket haul. However, he conceded 525 runs across the 78.2 overs he bowled.
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Mitchell Starc – 502 (2019)
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the 2019 edition, claiming 27 wickets at an average of 18.59 across 10 matches. However, these wickets came at a cost, as he conceded 502 runs in the 92.2 overs he bowled. Despite this, Starc played a crucial role in helping Australia reach the semi-finals.
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Mustafizur Rahman 484 (2019)
Mustafizur Rahman was Bangladesh’s key pacer in the 2019 World Cup. The left-arm seamer took 20 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 24.20. However, he conceded 484 runs over the 72.1 overs he bowled.
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| Rank | Player | Runs Conceded | World Cup | Matches | Economy Rate | Average | Wickets | Overs Bowled |
| 1 | Haris Rauf | 533 | 2023 | 9 | 6.74 | 33.31 | 16 | – |
| 2 | Adil Rashid | 526 | 2019 | 11 | 5.71 | 47.81 | 11 | – |
| 3 | Dilshan Madushanka | 525 | 2023 | 9 | 6.7 | 25.00 | 21 | 78.2 |
| 4 | Mitchell Starc | 502 | 2019 | 10 | – | 18.59 | 27 | 92.2 |
| 5 | Mustafizur Rahman | 484 | 2019 | 8 | – | 24.20 | 20 | 72.1 |
Most Runs Conceded By A Bowler in ODI World Cup History
| Player | Team | Wickets | Overs | Runs | Economy | Against | Date |
| Bas de Leede | Netherlands | 2 | 10 | 115 | 11.5 | Australia | 25-Oct-2023 |
| ML Lewis | Australia | 0 | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | South Africa | 12-Mar-2006 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | 0 | 10 | 113 | 11.3 | South Africa | 15-Sep-2023 |
| Wahab Riaz | Pakistan | 0 | 10 | 110 | 11.0 | England | 30-Aug-2016 |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 0 | 9 | 110 | 12.22 | England | 18-Jun-2019 |
| Philippe Boissevain | Netherlands | 0 | 10 | 108 | 10.8 | England | 17-Jun-2022 |
| Logan van Beek | Netherlands | 0 | 10 | 107 | 10.7 | India | 12-Nov-2023 |
| Jacob Duffy | New Zealand | 3 | 10 | 100 | 10.0 | India | 24-Jan-2023 |
| Tim Southee | New Zealand | 3 | 10 | 100 | 10.0 | India | 15-Nov-2023 |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Sri Lanka | 0 | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | Australia | 12-Feb-2006 |
| Shane Snater | Netherlands | 1 | 10 | 99 | 9.9 | England | 17-Jun-2022 |
| Sam Curran | England | 0 | 9.5 | 98 | 9.96 | West Indies | 03-Dec-2023 |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | 1 | 10 | 104 | 10.4 | South Africa | 27-Feb-2015 |
| C Green | Australia | 2 | 10 | 103 | 10.3 | India | 24-Sep-2023 |
| Vinay Kumar | India | 1 | 9 | 102 | 11.33 | Australia | 02-Nov-2013 |
| Dawlat Zadran | Afghanistan | 2 | 10 | 101 | 10.1 | Australia | 04-Mar-2015 |
| Hasan Ali | Pakistan | 2 | 9 | 100 | 11.11 | Australia | 26-Jan-2017 |
| Andrew Tye | Australia | 0 | 9 | 100 | 11.11 | England | 19-Jun-2018 |
| Jasdeep Singh | U.S.A. | 2 | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | Zimbabwe | 26-Jun-2023 |
FAQ’s
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