10 ODI records that may never be broken
The series of ODI records began when the concept of the World Cup was introduced.
9. Chaminda Vaas’ best bowling figures in an ODI match
Chaminda Vaas will be remembered for his hat-trick against Bangladesh during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. However, he holds the record of the best bowling figures in ODIs, an outstanding and unbreakable figure of 8/19 against Zimbabwe. The Sri Lankan legend single-handedly ran through the Zimbabwean batting lineup.
Till now, barring Vaas, none of the bowlers have managed to pick eight out of ten wickets in ODI cricket. This feat came during Sri Lanka’s match against Zimbabwe back in 2001 at SSC. During his spell, he managed to bowl eight overs and conceded 19 runs and bowled three maidens. His ability to penetrate the batsman’s defence made him the most lethal fast bowler Sri Lanka has ever produced.
Apart from bowling the lethal swinging deliveries, his off cutters were difficult to read. During his bowling spell against Zimbabwe, the eight wickets also include a hattrick. Vaas is easily Sri Lanka’s second-most successful bowler after Muralitharan. The second-best bowling figures belong to Shahid Afridi, the Pakistani all-rounder who took 7/12 against the West Indies. Therefore, legendary bowling figures of 8/19 have enabled Vaas to find a spot in this list.
Download Our App