Pakistan is known to be a factory of fast bowlers, and their pacers have performed well in World Cup matches before. However, the same has not been the case in the 2023 ODI World Cup, where teams have destroyed the bowling lineup of the Men in Green.
Before the World Cup, there was a lot of hype about the pace of Pakistan featuring the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Hasan Ali. However, all that hype has disappeared now, with the batters of opponent teams destroying the bowlers.
In this article now, we will look at the four most expensive spells bowled by a Pakistan cricketer in the history of the mega event.
4. Haris Rauf – 3/83 vs. Australia, 2023 WC
Pakistan clashed against Australia at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the league round of the 2023 WC. Haris Rauf, who is known for clocking 150 kmph consistently on the speedometer, ended up conceding 83 runs, while taking three wickets in the match.
3. Hasan Ali – 1/84 vs. India, 2019 WC
Indian batters have a habit of destroying Pakistani bowlers at the grandest stage. The same happened in 2019, when the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli attacked Pakistan. Hasan Ali was the main target as he leaked 84 runs.
2. One of the most expensive spells by a Pakistan bowler: Haris Rauf – 1/85 vs. NZ, 2023 World Cup
Haris Rauf makes his presence felt on this list again. The express fast bowler of Pakistan leaked 85 runs and took only one wicket earlier today in the match against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
1. The most expensive spell by a Pakistan bowler: Shaheen Afridi – 0/90 vs. NZ, 2023 World Cup
Shaheen Afridi had the worst day of his ODI career today as he remained wicketless for the first time in 24 innings. Also, Afridi returned with figures of 0/90 while playing against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
