Most Runs Conceded By A Bowler in ODI World Cup : A Record-Breaking Overs

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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

  1. 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.

  1. 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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  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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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Top 5 Most Runs and Wickets Conceded by  Bowlers in ODI Match

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
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FAQ’s

  1. What is the record for the most runs conceded in an over in cricket?

The record for the most runs conceded in an over stands at 36, which has been achieved twice in ODI cricket and twice in T20I cricket. In ODI cricket, South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs and USA’s Jaskaran Malhotra hold this record. In T20I cricket, India’s Yuvraj Singh and West Indies’ Kieron Pollard share the record.

  1. Who holds the record for the most runs conceded in a single ODI World Cup match?

The record for the most runs conceded in a single ODI World Cup match is held by Haris Rauf of Pakistan, who conceded 533 runs in the 2023 World Cup across nine matches.

  1. How many bowlers have conceded over 500 runs in a single ODI World Cup?

 In the history of the ODI World Cup, three bowlers have conceded over 500 runs in a single tournament: Haris Rauf (533 runs in 2023), Adil Rashid (526 runs in 2019), and Dilshan Madushanka (525 runs in 2023).

  1. Who has the highest economy rate among the top bowlers in ODI World Cup history?

Among the top bowlers in ODI World Cup history, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan has one of the highest economy rates. During the 2019 World Cup, he conceded runs at an economy rate of 12.22 in a match against England.

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