World Cup 2023: Most Runs Conceded in an Innings in ODI World Cup History

The pace of cricket has picked up a great deal as time moves forward. Earlier a score of 260 was deemed defendable but now it's not. Even score in excess of 300 are easily chased down by teams. This is all thanks to the increasing strike rates of batters. It is now the bowlers who are at the receiving end of this change. 

In the history of the ODI World Cup, there have been some instances, where bowlers have unfortunately found themselves on the receiving end of some brutal batting displays. In the same vein, in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, the Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede had a forgetful day against the mighty Australia. Even though Leede had started decently by almost getting David Warner out but the questionable catch denied him the prized scalp. 

Notably, it was in his last of his bowling spell that the 23-year-old faced Glenn Maxwell’s wrath and ended up getting hammered 28 runs. As a result, Bas de Leede had his name etched in records galore with an unwanted record for becoming the bowler for leaking most runs in the ODI history in 10 overs quota as he surpassed the former Australian pacer Martin Lewis, who earlier held the dismal record. However, despite leaking 115 runs, the bowler was able to take big wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Josh Inglis, respectively. 

Meanwhile, speaking of Lewis, it was on March 12, 2006, during a match between Australia and South Africa, in Johannesburg, the Aussie bowled 10 overs and conceded a staggering 113 runs without taking any wickets. With an economy rate of 11.30, he struggled to contain the South African batters, who relentlessly attacked the bowling attack. It was an unfortunate outing for Lewis, who became a footnote in the record books for the most runs conceded in an innings in the history of the ODI World Cup.  

Besides, Wahab Riaz's name joins Lewis's in this undesirable record. On August 30, 2016, during a match between Pakistan and England in Nottingham, Riaz had a tough time as he leaked 110 runs in his 10 overs without managing to pick up any wickets. Despite his best efforts, the English batsmen punished him mercilessly, resulting in an economy rate of 11.00. Riaz's performance that day was a reminder of how ruthless and unforgiving the game of cricket can be at times. 

As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the knock out stage of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, the memories of these record-breaking innings serve as a testament to the unpredictable nature of the game. Hence, given the unpredictable in last few days of the league stage, the fans are hoping to some intense battles while expecting the unexpected and hoping the top teams turnaround results in their favour to ensure that the World Cup lives up to its name. 

In India, a cricket-crazy nation, the upcoming ODI World Cup has generated immense enthusiasm. The cricket-loving public eagerly awaits the tournament's arrival on their home soil, hoping to witness their national team's triumph. The fans are eager to see their favorite players in action, as Team India have been in some ominous form and have remained unbeatable so far in the marquee event. Hence, the fans will be cheering them on from the stands and through the screens, creating an electrifying atmosphere that only cricket can evoke, especially during the knockout phase of the ODI World Cup 2023.  

Most runs conceded in an inning in ODI World Cup:

*Last updated on 19th November 2023