List Of Most Expensive Overs In Cricket World Cup 2023 And History Of ODI World Cups - In Pics

Oct 20, 2023

1. Pathirana vs. South Africa (26 Runs)

In World Cup 2023, Pathirana conceded 26 runs against South Africa, marking one of the most expensive overs.

2. Rauf vs. Australia (24 Runs)

Another expensive over in 2023, Rauf gave away 24 runs to the Australian batsmen.

3. Rajitha vs. South Africa (23 Runs)

Rajitha also found himself on the list, conceding 23 runs to South Africa.

4. Coetzee vs. Sri Lanka (23 Runs)

Coetzee faced a tough challenge in 2023, giving up 23 runs to the Sri Lankan side.

5. Mahmud vs. India (23 Runs)

Mahmud's costly over against India added to the list of expensive overs in World Cup 2023.

Herschelle Gibbs' Record-Breaking Over (36 Runs) - Basseterre, 2007

In a thrilling encounter during the 2007 ODI World Cup, South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs set an unassailable record by smashing 36 runs off the Netherlands' Daan van Bunge. This over remains the most expensive in the tournament's history.

AB de Villiers Dominates (34 Runs) - Sydney, 2015

In another remarkable innings during the 2015 World Cup, AB de Villiers, representing South Africa, accumulated 32 runs off West Indies' Jason Holder. With 2 extras, this over is etched in memory for its high-scoring intensity.

James Franklin's Fireworks (31 Runs) - Wankhede, 2011

New Zealand's James Franklin showcased his batting prowess against Canada in 2011. He scored a whopping 28 runs off Harvir Baidwan, with Kane Williamson contributing 1 run and 2 extras to the over, making it one of the costliest overs in ODI World Cup history.

AB de Villiers Strikes Again (30 Runs) - Sydney, 2015

AB de Villiers reappears on the list for his extraordinary batting. This time, he amassed 30 runs off Jason Holder in the 2015 ODI World Cup, once again demonstrating his ability to dominate opposition bowlers.

David Miller's High-Scoring Over (30 Runs) - Hamilton, 2015

South African cricketer David Miller joined the ranks of high-scoring overs during the 2015 World Cup. He managed to put 30 runs on the board against Zimbabwe's Solomon Mire in a thrilling encounter.

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