Most expensive spells in men’s T20 World Cup
The ICC T20 World Cup has witnessed some memorable and match-winning spells from many bowlers in the last seven editions so far. While a bowler can single-handedly win matches for his side in his dream four-over spell, he can also have a forgettable day at the office.
Meanwhile, there have been a few instances of bowlers going for runs in their spells without being able to concede any wickets. Without further ado, here’s a look at three of them.
3. Lameck Onyango vs Sri Lanka, Johannesburg, 2007 (0/61)
Lameck Onyango had a forgettable outing with the ball in hand against Sri Lanka during their T20 World Cup 2007 clash at Johannesburg. Batting first, the Lankans posted a mammoth 260/6 courtesy of a whirlwind knock of a 44-ball 88 by Sanath Jayasuriya. The Kenyan medium-pacer went wicketless conceding 61 runs from his four overs at an economy of 15.25. Sri Lanka went on to emerge victorious by a comprehensive margin of 172 runs.
2. Mashrafe Mortaza vs Pakistan, Mirpur, 2014 (0/63)
Veteran Bangladesh pacer Mashrafe Mortaza also finds a mention on this list after he bowled an awkward spell against the Asian rivals Pakistan at Mirpur during the 2014 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. Batting first, Pakistan posted a stiff total of 190/5 riding on an outstanding 111 runs from 62 deliveries by opener Ahmed Shehzad. Mortaza on the other hand went wicketless conceding 63 runs from his quota of four overs at an economy rate of 15.75. Pakistan won the match by 50 runs.
- Sanath Jayasuriya vs Pakistan in Johannesburg, 2007 (0/64)
One of the best all-rounders in world cricket, Sanath Jayasuriya tops this list. He looked clueless against a good Pakistan batting attack during Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup 2007 group fixture against them at Johannesburg. The Men in Green posted 189/6 on the board riding on half-centuries from Younis Khan (51) and skipper Shoaib Malik (57). Jayasuriya was completely off-colour, finishing with figures of 0/64 from his four overs at a dismal economy rate of 16. Pakistan eventually emerged victorious by 33 runs.
