Most runs given by a bowler in ODI World Cup 2023

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Most runs given by a bowler in ODI World Cup 2023

The record for the most runs conceded by a bowler in the 2023 ODI World Cup is held by Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, who gave away 90 runs in 10 overs against New Zealand in the group stage. Afridi’s performance was particularly disappointing as he is one of the most highly rated bowlers in the world and was expected to be one of Pakistan’s key players in the tournament.

However, Afridi had a nightmare day against New Zealand, as he was unable to find his rhythm and was repeatedly hit for boundaries. He was eventually taken out of the attack after bowling 10 overs.

Afridi’s performance was not the only expensive bowling performance in the 2023 World Cup. His teammate Haris Rauf also conceded 85 runs in 10 overs against New Zealand, while South Africa’s Marco Jansen conceded 92 runs in 9.4 overs against India.

Here is a list of the top 5 most expensive bowling performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup:

Top 5 – Most runs given by a bowler in ODI World Cup 2023

Rank	Bowler	Runs conceded	Overs	Wickets	Match
1	Shaheen Afridi (PAK)	90	10	0	vs. New Zealand
2	Haris Rauf (PAK)	85	10	0	vs. New Zealand
3	Marco Jansen (SA)	92	9.4	1	vs. India
4	RJW Topley (ENG)	88	8.5	3	vs. South Africa
5	D Madushanka (SL)	86	10	2	vs. England

Reasons for the expensive bowling performances

There are a number of reasons why there were so many expensive bowling performances in the 2023 ODI World Cup. One reason is that the pitches were generally flat and conducive to batting. Another reason is that the conditions were often favorable for batting, with warm weather and little or no wind.

Finally, some of the bowlers who conceded a lot of runs were simply out of form. For example, Afridi was having a difficult tournament leading up to the match against New Zealand, and his poor form continued in that match.

Conclusion

The 2023 ODI World Cup saw a number of expensive bowling performances, with Shaheen Afridi’s 90-run haul against New Zealand being the most expensive. The reasons for these expensive performances include the flat pitches, favourable batting conditions, and some bowlers being out of form.