Most runs conceded by bowlers in an ODI World Cup inning

The ODI World Cup 2023 is a few weeks away and before its arrival, it’s necessary for us to revisit some unprecedented numbers registered on the names of players in previous editions of the marquee event. In the 48 years of the tournament, some players have broken into record books with some unwanted feats. 

In this article, some bowlers will be discussed who are holding the record for conceding the most runs in a World Cup innings. No illustrious bowler will want to own this embarrassing record in the massive tournament but a few lacked discipline and were taken to the cleaners by batters.

Here are the bowlers who conceded the most runs in a World Cup innings

5. Ashantha de Mel against West Indies in 1987

The West Indies were one of the most dangerous sides during the 1980s and 1990s. Bowling against Windies batters used to be a challenge for bowlers in those times. In 1987, when the West Indies came to play the World Cup in the Indian subcontinent, Sri Lanka bowlers became their victims in the seventh match of the competition. 

Coming heavily on Sri Lanka bowlers, the West Indies racked up 360 runs in their 50 overs at the National Stadium, Karachi. In this game, pacer Ashantha de Mel took the important wicket of the Windies captain Viv Richards but splurged 97 runs in his 10-over spell at an expensive economy of 9.70.

Sri Lanka’s indisciplined bowling show shattered the confidence of their batters as well. Following the gigantic target, Sri Lanka could score only 169. Ashantha’s bowling numbers in the match made him the bowler who conceded the most runs from his team in an innings in World Cups.