Gurnoor Brar Joins List of Most Expensive Indian ODI Spells
The young pacer's 97-run concession at Lord's places him third among Indians in unwanted record.
Gurnoor Brar's expensive outing in the third ODI against England at Lord's has placed him on an unwanted list of Indian bowlers with the highest runs conceded in a One-Day International innings. The left-arm pacer gave away 97 runs in his ten overs during England's total of 387, marking a tough day for the debutant in just his sixth ODI.
The list is topped by other notable Indian bowlers who have had difficult days. Yuzvendra Chahal conceded 89 runs against Australia in Sydney in 2020, managing only one wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar follows with 92 runs given away against New Zealand in Kanpur in 2017, though India managed to win that match by six runs.
Such expensive spells have become more common due to flat pitches, shorter boundaries, and aggressive batting approaches. Even experienced bowlers have struggled, and Gurnoor Brar's inclusion reflects the challenges young bowlers face in modern ODI cricket.