World Cup 2019: Rashid Khan records most expensive spell in World Cup history
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan became the owner of an unwanted record against England on Tuesday as he conceded 110 runs off 9 overs to record the 'Most expensive spell in ODI World Cup history'. The previous record was held by New Zealand's Martin Snedden who had given away 105 runs in 12 overs against England in 1983.
Rashid Khan was extremely poor with his line and length on the day and his indiscipline was used gleefully by the English. Skipper Eoin Morgan was especially harsh against Rashid as he cracked seven sixes off the leg spinner. Eventually, England ended up with 397/6 after the end of 50 overs. The world #3 ODI bowler, Rashid Khan didn't have a good World Cup even before this match. This forgettable day only worsened his already bad tournament. In 5 matches, Rashid only has 3 wickets to his name while conceding runs at an economy rate of 7.03. Stunningly, Rashid hadn't conceded these many sixes (10) in his last 28 innings across all formats (including IPL). Also, the leg-spinner hadn't conceded 110 runs combined in two consecutive ODIs before this.
Coming into the World Cup, Afghanistan's famed spin attack was one which had a lot of expectations but they haven't been able to create much of an impact on tracks that haven't provided a lot of purchase for spinners. The experienced Mohammad Nabi also had an off day as he conceded 70 runs off 9 overs. Only Mujeeb Ur Rahman came off unscathed as he only conceded 44 runs off his 10 overs.
Due to the ineffectiveness off the spin attack and poor batting efforts, Afghanistan haven't been able to compete in any match so far. For a side which was expected to cause 2-3 upsets, their performance in the World Cup has been a huge let-down for cricket fans across the world. The fact that Afghanistan hadn't played an ODI in England before this World Cup has seemingly come as a handicap for the rising Asian side.
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