The ICC Champions Trophy is a prestigious cricket tournament where players compete at the highest level. While many bowlers deliver excellent performances, some face tough days. In certain matches, bowlers have conceded a lot of runs, creating unwanted records. Below is a table of the most expensive bowling spells in the tournament, followed by simple explanations of these performances.
Most Runs Conceded in an ICC Champions Trophy Innings
| Sr | Player (Team) | Overs | Wickets | Runs Conceded (RCI) | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wahab Riaz (PAK) | 8.4 | 0 | 87 | IND | Birmingham | 04 Jun 2017 |
| 2 | Tinashe Panyangara (ZIM) | 10.0 | 1 | 86 | ENG | Birmingham | 10 Sep 2004 |
| 3 | Lasith Malinga (SL) | 10.0 | 1 | 85 | NZ | Johannesburg | 27 Sep 2009 |
| 4 | Lonwabo Tsotsobe (SA) | 10.0 | 2 | 83 | IND | Cardiff | 06 Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Shane Bond (NZ) | 9.0 | 0 | 82 | SL | Johannesburg | 27 Sep 2009 |
| 6 | Jake Ball (ENG) | 10.0 | 1 | 82 | BAN | London | 01 Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Rory Kleinveldt (SA) | 10.0 | 0 | 81 | IND | Cardiff | 06 Jun 2013 |
| 8 | Shaminda Eranga (SL) | 10.0 | 2 | 80 | ENG | London | 13 Jun 2013 |
| 9 | Wayne Parnell (SA) | 10.0 | 3 | 79 | SL | Centurion | 22 Sep 2009 |
| 10 | Adam Milne (NZ) | 10.0 | 3 | 79 | ENG | Cardiff | 06 Jun 2017 |
Wahab Riaz’s Record Spell
Wahab Riaz from Pakistan has the unwanted record of conceding the most runs in a single ICC Champions Trophy innings. On June 4, 2017, against India in Birmingham, Riaz gave away 87 runs in just 8.4 overs and didn’t take a single wicket. The Indian batsmen attacked him aggressively, scoring runs with ease. This match is remembered as a tough day for Riaz and the Pakistan team.
Wahab Riaz’s Record Spell
Wahab Riaz from Pakistan has the unwanted record of conceding the most runs in a single ICC Champions Trophy innings. On June 4, 2017, against India in Birmingham, Riaz gave away 87 runs in just 8.4 overs and didn’t take a single wicket. The Indian batsmen attacked him aggressively, scoring runs with ease. This match is remembered as a tough day for Riaz and the Pakistan team.
Lasith Malinga’s Struggles Against New Zealand
Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, famous for his deadly yorkers, struggled on September 27, 2009, against New Zealand in Johannesburg. Malinga bowled 10 overs, giving away 85 runs, and managed to take just one wicket. New Zealand’s aggressive batting lineup made it difficult for Malinga to control the game, and he had one of his least memorable matches.
Lonwabo Tsotsobe’s Expensive Spell
South African bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe also faced a tough game on June 6, 2013, in Cardiff against India. Tsotsobe conceded 83 runs in his 10 overs but managed to take two wickets. Despite the wickets, the Indian batsmen scored freely, and his spell added pressure on the South African team.
Jake Ball’s Hard Day Against Bangladesh
England’s Jake Ball struggled in a match against Bangladesh on June 1, 2017, in London. He conceded 82 runs in his 10 overs, taking only one wicket. The Bangladeshi batsmen attacked Ball early, making it hard for him to find his rhythm. This match is remembered as a difficult day for the English bowler.
Other Notable Performances
Several other bowlers have also struggled to control runs in the ICC Champions Trophy:
- Rory Kleinveldt (South Africa): Conceded 81 runs in 10 overs without taking a wicket against India on June 6, 2013, in Cardiff.
- Shaminda Eranga (Sri Lanka): Gave away 80 runs in 10 overs against England on June 13, 2013, in London. Despite taking two wickets, he couldn’t stop the run flow.
- Wayne Parnell (South Africa): Conceded 79 runs in 10 overs against Sri Lanka on September 22, 2009, in Centurion. Parnell took three wickets but still had an expensive spell.
- Adam Milne (New Zealand): Conceded 79 runs in 10 overs against England on June 6, 2017, in Cardiff. Although he took three wickets, England’s batsmen kept attacking him.