Most expensive spells in ODI history

Cricket has evolved into a batter-dominant game in the last two decades and it has been evident in the way the bowlers have been smashed around the park. The batters have found ways to take the bowlers to the cleaners in the white-ball formats. On that note, here is a look at most expensive spells in ODI history.

Rashid Khan – 110/0 in 9 overs

Rashid Khan is among the best spinners in world cricket at the moment in limited overs cricket and it is rare to see him go for runs. However, in the 2019 World Cup, he had one of his worst days as he went for 110 in his nine-over spell at an economy rate of 12.22. Eoin Morgan was the one who produced the carnage with a 148-run knock and England won the game by 150 runs after posting a big total on the board.

Wahab Riaz – 110/0 in 10 overs

In 2016, England were in their transition phase in ODI cricket but they pummelled the Pakistan bowling attack to all parts in Nottingham. Alex Hales scored a 122-ball 171 with 22 fours and four sixes as the Pakistan bowlers had no answers to the assault. The left-arm seamer Riaz conceded 110 in his 10 overs at an economy rate of 11 in what is the second most expensive spell in ODI history. England posted a massive total of 444 and ended up winning the game by 169 runs.

Mick Lewis – 113/0 in 10 overs

This was one of the famous matches that saw more than 850 runs scored in a single day in the 50 over game in 2006. Australia batted first and posted a record 434/4 wickets in their 50 overs in Johannesburg on the back of Ricky Ponting’s 164. In reply, South Africa chased down the score on the penultimate ball of the innings with one wicket in hand, with Herschelle Gibbs playing a stunning innings of 175. Lewis conceded 113 in his 10 overs in the game, which is still the most expensive spell in ODI history.