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South Africa expresses the originality of cricket. As much as cricket is unpredictable as they are. They have world-leading fast bowlers though they have conceded maximum runs in an over. They have lost it to opponents batting brilliance. Let’s delve into these moments when South African bowlers conceded the most runs in a single over.
1. Dale Steyn: 25 runs conceded against New Zealand, 24 Mar 2015
Dale Steyn (Photo Source: Twitter)
Dale Steyn, one of South Africa’s greatest fast bowlers, experienced a tough day at the office during a crucial ODI World Cup match against New Zealand in Auckland. In the fifth over of the first innings, Steyn was hammered for a staggering 25 runs. This over included three fours and two sixes, with New Zealand’s batsmen taking full advantage of any loose deliveries.
2. George Coetzee: 23 runs conceded against Sri Lanka, 7 Oct 2023
George Coetzee (Photo Source: Twitter)
Fast forward to 2023, George Coetzee faced a similar challenge during an ODI World Cup encounter against Sri Lanka in Delhi. Bowling the 37th over of the innings, Coetzee was hit for 23 runs, which included four boundaries and a six. The pressure from the Sri Lankan batsmen mounted, making this over a challenging one for the South African bowler.
3. Shaun Pollock: 23 runs conceded against West Indies, 9 Feb 2003
Shaun Pollock (Photo Source: Twitter)
Shaun Pollock, known for his accuracy and consistency, found himself in a tough situation during the 2003 ODI World Cup match against West Indies in Cape Town. Bowling the 47th over of the innings, Pollock conceded 23 runs, including two fours and two sixes. It was a rare off-day for the experienced South African bowler.
4. JP Duminy: 21 runs conceded against Pakistan, 7 Mar 2015
JP Duminy (Photo Source: Twitter)
In a match against Pakistan in Auckland during the 2015 ODI World Cup, JP Duminy faced a challenging over. Bowling the 16th over of the innings, Duminy conceded 21 runs, all in sixes. The Pakistani batsmen went after him aggressively, resulting in a challenging day for the South African all-rounder.
5. Nicky Boje: 18 runs conceded against Australia, 13 Jun 1999
Nicky Boje (Photo Source: Twitter)
Nick Boje’s over during the 1999 ODI World Cup match against Australia in Leeds saw him concede 18 runs. This over included a boundary, two twos, and a six. It was a challenging task for the left-arm spinner against a strong Australian batting lineup.
6. Lungi Ngidi: 18 runs conceded against Sri Lanka, 7 Oct 2023
Lungi Ngidi (Photo Source: Twitter)
Lungi Ngidi, a talented South African fast bowler, had a tough moment during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Delhi. Bowling the fifth over of the second innings, Ngidi conceded 18 runs, with all runs coming from sixes. It was a challenging situation for Ngidi as Sri Lankan batsmen targeted his deliveries.
While these instances may highlight the difficulties faced by South African bowlers on specific occasions. Also, these moments of adversity serve as learning experiences and opportunities for growth.
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