Cricket is a game of skill, patience, and perseverance. A bowler plays a significant role in a cricket match as they are responsible for taking wickets and keeping the opposition's score under control. However, sometimes even the best bowlers can have a bad day, and they end up conceding more runs than they would have liked. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 most runs conceded in a single ODI inning by a Pakistani bowler.

1. Wahab Riaz

Wahab Riaz is a left-arm fast bowler who has represented the Pakistani national cricket team since 2008. He is known for his ability to bowl fast and swing the ball both ways. Riaz has played in numerous international matches and is considered one of Pakistan's most experienced and skilled bowlers. He is also known for his fiery temperament and passion for the game. However, his game against England in 2016 turned into a nightmare when we leaked 110 runs in his quota of 10 overs.

2. Hasan Ali

Hasan Ali is a right-arm fast bowler who has represented the Pakistani national cricket team since 2016. He is known for his ability to bowl fast and swing the ball, making him a formidable bowler in both ODI and T20 formats. He was also a key member of the Pakistani team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Despite all this, Hasan gave away 100 runs in 9 overs at an economy rate of 11.11 against Australia in 2017.

3. Bilawal Bhatti

Bilawal Bhatti is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a useful lower-order batsman. Bhatti has represented several domestic teams in Pakistan and also played in various T20 leagues around the world. He has had some impressive performances in his career, including a match-winning spell of 3-37 against South Africa in an ODI in 2013. But the Kiwis hit Bilawal for a total of 93 runs in the Napier ODI of 2015.

4. Naved-Ul-Hasan

Naved-ul-Hasan is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 2003 to 2010. He was a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a capable lower-order batsman. Naved-ul-Hasan was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and was particularly effective in limited-overs cricket. He was a regular member of the Pakistan team during his career and played a key role in the team's success in the 2009 World Twenty20 tournament. However, while bowling against South Africa in the Centurion, Naved leaked runs at an astonishing economy rate of 11.50. He gave away 92 runs in just 8 overs.

5. Sohail Tanvir

Sohail Tanvir is a Pakistani cricketer who is known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling and unorthodox action. He made his debut for the national team in 2007 and has since represented Pakistan in all formats of the game. Tanvir has also played in various T20 leagues around the world and is considered one of the best bowlers in the shortest format of the game. He was a member of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 World Twenty20 tournament and was also named the Player of the Series in that tournament. In the 2008 ODI, played in Karachi, the Indian batters scored 87 runs off Sohail’s 10 overs.

6. Waqar Younis

Waqar Younis is a former Pakistani cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time. He made his debut for the national team in 1989 and went on to have a highly successful career, taking 373 wickets in Test matches and 416 wickets in One Day Internationals. Younis was known for his ability to generate extreme pace and bounce, as well as his mastery of reverse swing. However, he gave away 86 in 10 overs to the Sri Lankan team while playing in Benoni in 1998.

7. Ata-Ur-Rehman

Ata-ur-Rehman is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 1992 to 1996. He was a left-arm fast-medium bowler who had a promising start to his career, taking five wickets in his debut Test match. However, his career was cut short when he was banned for match-fixing in 2000. He later admitted to his involvement in fixing and was banned for life, although this was later reduced to a 10-year ban. Before the ban, in 1996, he leaked 85 runs against India in Sharjah.

8. Junaid Khan

Junaid Khan is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways. Junaid has had some impressive performances in his career, including a five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in a Test match in 2012. He has also played in various T20 leagues around the world. Despite being a fabulous player, the English team scored 85 runs off Junaid’s 10 overs in Nottingham in 2019.

9. Abdul Razzaq

Abdul Razzaq is a former Pakistani cricketer who played for the national team from 1996 to 2013. He was a genuine all-rounder, known for his hard-hitting batting and medium-paced bowling. Razzaq had several memorable performances, including a match-winning century against South Africa in a Test match in 2010. He was also part of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 World Twenty20 tournament. In 2004, Abdul went on to give 83 runs in just 9 overs to the Indian side with a whopping economy rate of 9.22.

10. Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen Shah Afridi is a Pakistani cricketer who has emerged as a leading fast bowler in recent years. He made his debut for the national team in 2018 and has since established himself as a key player in all formats of the game. Afridi is a left-arm fast bowler who can generate pace and bounce and has already taken some impressive wickets in his career, including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in a Test match in 2021. But even the best has a bad day, Shaheen too has the unwanted record of leaking 83 runs to his name. In 2019, he gave runs with an economy of 8.3 runs per over against the English side.