Most Expensive Spell in ODI World Cup History

Most Expensive Spell in ODI World Cup – Netherlands’ Bas de Leede recorded the most expensive spell against Australia. The Dutch all-rounder gave away 115 runs and took two wickets during his 10 overs.

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Most Expensive Spell in ODI World Cup

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#1. Bas de Leede vs Australia in World Cup 2023 – (115/2)

Netherlands’ Bas de Leede holds the record for the most expensive spell in ODI cricket. He set this record in the 24th match of the 2023 World Cup in India.Facing Australia, who won the toss and chose to bat first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Dutch bowlers struggled.

David Warner and Glenn Maxwell were in top form, hitting the Netherlands’ bowlers all over the field.Bas de Leede had the toughest time, finishing with figures of 10 overs, 115 runs, and 2 wickets. This is now the most expensive spell in ODI history. Australia posted a total of 399/8 and won the match easily.

#2. Rashid Khan vs England in World Cup 2019 – (110/0)

Rashid Khan stands as one of the finest bowlers in white-ball cricket across the globe. However, he’s faced both high and low moments in his career. One particular instance stands out – during the 2019 World Cup at Old Trafford, Rashid Khan found himself holding an unwanted record.

In a match against England, England’s team managed to score 397/6. Their captain, Eoin Morgan, delivered an outstanding performance by scoring 148 runs from 71 balls, hitting a record-breaking 17 sixes.

Unfortunately for Rashid Khan, he had a challenging game, bowling nine overs and conceding 110 runs without securing a wicket. As a result, Afghanistan’s final score was 247/8, leading to a defeat by a margin of 150 runs.

#3. Logan van Beek vs India in 2023 – (107/0)

Netherlands’ Logan van Beek now holds the third most expensive spell in ODI World Cup history. He conceded 107 runs in 10 overs without taking a wicket against India during the 2023 World Cup at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. This performance places him just behind Bas de Leede and Rashid Khan in the list of most expensive spells in World Cup history.

#4. Martin Snedden vs England in 1983 Cricket World Cup – (105/2)

Back in the 1983 World Cup in London, Martin Snedden marked a unique record as the initial bowler to concede more than 100 runs in a single ODI inning. During that time, a One Day International match consisted of 60 overs.

Specifically, in the match against England, Snedden’s spell lasted for 12 overs, resulting in him taking 2 wickets while conceding 105 runs.

England managed to score a total of 322/6 within the 60 overs. In response, New Zealand’s batting performance fell short, as they were dismissed for 216 runs, leading to a defeat with a significant margin of 106 runs.

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#5. Jason Holder vs South Africa in World Cup 2015 – (104/1)

During the 2015 World Cup, AB de Villiers delivered a striking performance against the West Indies in Sydney. He scored 162 runs from just 66 balls, including 17 fours and 8 sixes.

This effort helped South Africa post a massive total of 408/5, the second-highest in World Cup history.In the same match, Jason Holder of the West Indies had a tough time with the ball.

Despite bowling two maiden overs, he conceded 104 runs and took only one wicket, making it one of the most expensive spells in World Cup history.The West Indies struggled in their chase and were bowled out for 151 runs, resulting in a heavy 257-run defeat to South Africa.

#5. Dawlat Zadran vs Australia in World Cup 2015 – (101/2)

In the 2015 World Cup held in Perth, Australia set the highest World Cup total of 417/6 in a match against Afghanistan.
David Warner was the standout performer, scoring 178 runs from 133 balls. Steve Smith (95) and Glenn Maxwell (88 off 39) also made significant contributions to the team’s score. The Afghan bowlers struggled against Australia’s dominant batting.

Among the Afghan bowlers, Dawlat Zadran had the most challenging time, conceding 101 runs for two wickets in 10 overs, including one maiden over.

In response to Australia’s massive total, Afghanistan managed to score 142 runs, resulting in a heavy defeat by a record margin of 275 runs.

Most Expensive Spells In ODI World Cup

Here are list of players with Most Expensive Bowling Spell in Cricket World Cup.

Rank	Player	Country	O	M	R	W	Match	Versus	Ground
1	B F W de Leede*	Netherlands	10	0	115	2	25/10/2023	Australia	Arun Jaitley Stadium
2	Rashid Khan*	Afghanistan	9	0	110	0	18/06/2019	England	Old Trafford
3	L V van Beek*	Netherlands	10	0	107	0	12/11/2023	India	M Chinnaswamy Stadium
4	M C Snedden	New Zealand	12	1	105	2	09/06/1983	England	Kennington Oval
5	J O Holder*	West Indies	10	2	104	1	27/02/2015	South Africa	Sydney Cricket Ground
6	Dawlat Zadran	Afghanistan	10	1	101	2	04/03/2015	Australia	WACA Ground
7	T G Southee*	New Zealand	10	0	100	3	15/11/2023	India	Wankhede Stadium
8	A L F De Mel	Sri Lanka	10	0	97	1	13/10/1987	West Indies	National Stadium (Karachi)
9	A D Russell*	West Indies	10	0	96	2	21/03/2015	New Zealand	Sky Stadium
10	R D M Leverock	Bermuda	10	0	96	1	19/03/2007	India	Queen’s Park Oval
11	K J O’Brien*	Ireland	7	0	95	1	03/03/2015	South Africa	Manuka Oval
12	M Pathirana*	Sri Lanka	10	0	95	1	07/10/2023	South Africa	Arun Jaitley Stadium
13	M Jansen*	South Africa	9.4	0	94	1	05/11/2023	India	Eden Gardens
14	M Jansen*	South Africa	10	0	92	2	07/10/2023	Sri Lanka	Arun Jaitley Stadium
15	R J van Vuuren	Namibia	10	0	92	0	27/02/2003	Australia	Senwes Park
16	J M Anderson*	England	9.5	0	91	1	27/02/2011	India	M Chinnaswamy Stadium
17	K J O’Brien*	Ireland	10	0	90	2	07/03/2015	Zimbabwe	Bellerive Oval
18	P A van Meekeren*	Netherlands	10	0	90	1	12/11/2023	India	M Chinnaswamy Stadium
19	K Rajitha*	Sri Lanka	10	1	90	1	07/10/2023	South Africa	Arun Jaitley Stadium
20	Shaheen Shah Afridi*	Pakistan	10	0	90	0	04/11/2023	New Zealand	M Chinnaswamy Stadium
21	M Pathirana*	Sri Lanka	9	0	90	1	10/10/2023	Pakistan	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
22	M A Starc*	Australia	9	0	89	0	28/10/2023	New Zealand	Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium
23	P W Borren	Netherlands	10	0	89	1	18/03/2007	Australia	Warner Park
24	Shapoor Zadran	Afghanistan	10	0	89	2	04/03/2015	Australia	WACA Ground
25	N Pradeep*	Sri Lanka	10	0	88	0	15/06/2019	Australia	Kennington Oval
26	L V van Beek*	Netherlands	10	0	88	2	08/11/2023	England	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
27	Y S Chahal*	India	10	0	88	0	30/06/2019	England	Edgbaston
28	R J W Topley*	England	8.5	0	88	3	21/10/2023	South Africa	Wankhede Stadium
29	J Srinath	India	10	0	87	0	23/03/2003	Australia	Wanderers Stadium
30	N L T C Perera	Sri Lanka	9	0	87	2	08/03/2015	Australia	Sydney Cricket Ground
31	Amjad Javed	United Arab Emirates	10	0	87	1	11/03/2015	South Africa	Sky Stadium
32	Abdur Razzak	Bangladesh	10	0	86	1	21/03/2007	Sri Lanka	Queen’s Park Oval
33	D R Brown	Scotland	9	0	86	1	14/03/2007	Australia	Warner Park
34	L D Madushanka*	Sri Lanka	10	0	86	2	07/10/2023	South Africa	Arun Jaitley Stadium
35	T A Boult*	New Zealand	10	0	86	1	15/11/2023	India	Wankhede Stadium
36	W D Parnell*	South Africa	9	0	85	1	22/02/2015	India	Melbourne Cricket Ground
37	M A Suji	Kenya	9	0	85	1	06/03/1996	Sri Lanka	Asgiriya Stadium
38	Haris Rauf*	Pakistan	10	0	85	1	04/11/2023	New Zealand	M Chinnaswamy Stadium
39	Nasum Ahmed*	Bangladesh	10	0	85	0	11/11/2023	Australia	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
40	Dawlat Zadran	Afghanistan	10	0	85	3	18/06/2019	England	Old Trafford
41	S L Malinga	Sri Lanka	10	0	84	0	14/02/2015	New Zealand	Hagley Oval
42	H S Baidwan	Canada	9.1	0	84	3	13/03/2011	New Zealand	Wankhede Stadium
43	W P U J C Vaas	Sri Lanka	10	0	84	1	26/05/1999	India	The Cooper Associates County Ground

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