ODI cricket has become one of the most-followed formats of cricket in the recent times. Every player aims to play this format of the game for this nation because the ODI World Cup is considered the pinnacle of all cricket in the world.
One of the most important things for a bowler in this format is to keep a check on the run-flow. Through that way, he can build pressure on the opponent batters and set up a fall of a wicket. However, not all bowlers have had the best economy rate.
In this listicle now, we will look at the six bowlers who have the worst economy rate among the players who have bowled in at least 30 innings.
6. James Neesham – 6.06 economy in ODI cricket
New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham has proven to be an expensive option in the bowling unit. His economy rate stands at 6.06 runs per over.
5. Corey Anderson – 6.06 economy in ODI cricket
Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson also has an economy rate of 6.06 runs per over. Anderson has retired and moved to the USA now.
4. S Sreesanth – 6.07 economy in ODI cricket
Former Indian fast bowler Sreesanth had express pace. However, the batters often took him to the cleaners as he ended his career with an economy rate of 6.07.
3. Lakshan Sandakan – 6.20
Lakshan Sandakan is a current Sri Lankan cricketer. He has an economy rate of 6.20, which is the highest for any non-Indian bowler.
2. Virat Kohli – 6.22
Virat Kohli does not bowl in ODI cricket these days. However, when he bowled right-arm medium pace, he had an economy rate of 6.22.
1. Shardul Thakur – 6.24
After yesterday’s match against New Zealand, Shardul Thakur has become the new number one on this list. The Indian all-rounder has an economy rate of 6.24.
