In the ICC World Cup 2023, Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi set anundesirable record by delivering the most costly bowling spell inPakistan’s World Cup history.
On Saturday, he gave away 90 runs in 10 overs without taking any wicketsduring the match against New Zealand. Pakistan, known for its formidablepace attack, has been facing difficulties in this tournament.
Their leading pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, couldn’t live up toexpectations in the game against New Zealand. New Zealand posted aformidable total of 401-6, largely thanks to Rachin Ravindra’s third WorldCup century and the determined effort of their captain, Kane Williamson,who contributed 95 runs.
These outstanding performances propelled New Zealand to a commandingposition, leaving Pakistan in a challenging situation in the competition.Rachin Ravindra showcased his remarkable batting skills by achieving histhird century in the tournament, while Kane Williamson narrowly missedscoring a century of his own.
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During the same game, Shaheen Afridi conceded 90 runs in 10 overs withouttaking any wickets, breaking the previous record for the most expensivebowling spell in Pakistan’s World Cup history, which was held by HarisRauf, who had conceded 85 runs in 10 overs against the same team just 17minutes earlier.