ODI World Cup 2023: Technical glitch shows Mushfiqur Rahim as bowler with best economy
A technical hiccup depicted Mushfiqur Rahim as the top-ranked bowler in terms of economy, boasting an astonishing rate of 0.00.
As fans approach the business end of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, a fair share of ups and downs have been witnessed, and amidst all the excitement, there was one incident that brought a chuckle to the hearts of cricket fanatics.
A graphic intended to showcase the best economy rates of bowlers in the tournament had a little hiccup. It humorously displayed Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim as the leading chart-topper with an astonishingly economical rate of 0.00, all thanks to a rather amusing technical glitch.
The graphic also reveals that barring Angelo Mathews, the top five bowlers in the marquee event as Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin, boasting economy rates of 3.91, 3.75, and 3.40, respectively. Had the Mushfiqur Rahim glitch not occurred, Mathews would have led the charts, followed by the trio of Indian bowlers.
Turning attention to the list of highest wicket-takers, the competition intensifies. Australia's Adam Zampa remains at the helm with a commendable 16 wickets. India's pace ace Jasprit Bumrah has ascended to second place, sharing the spot with New Zealand's spinner Mitchell Santner, both tallying 14 wickets from their respective outings.
Bumrah and Jadeja hindering India's opponents with their bowling skills
The impressive economy rates they boast are a direct result of consistently bowling nagging lengths. In Bumrah's case, 66% of his deliveries have found the right spot, resulting in six wickets at an economical rate of 3.06. Meanwhile, Jadeja has maintained that length for 92% of his deliveries, which has contributed to all seven of his wickets.
In contrast to Siraj's approach of luring batsmen into the expansive drive by frequently pitching the ball in the full zone, resulting in a 5.9 economy, Bumrah opts to consistently target the good length, allowing batters to make errors on their own. The fact that he has an economy of 2.9 and has only secured two wickets with the new ball serves as a testament to his strategy.
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