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IND vs WI: Nabi's Embarrassing Debut Sets India's Worst ODI Record in 51 Years
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:12
IND vs WI: Nabi's Embarrassing Debut Sets India's Worst ODI Record in 51 Years
- •Young Indian bowler Aaqib Nabi had a disappointing ODI debut against West Indies, creating a bitter memory in Indian cricket history.
- •Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs without taking a wicket, setting the record for most runs conceded by an Indian bowler on ODI debut.
- •He broke Karsan Ghavri's 51-year-old record of 83 runs conceded in 1975 against England.
- •Nabi's economy rate of 9.51 is the worst for an Indian bowler who bowled at least 30 balls on ODI debut.
- •West Indies posted a massive total of 405 runs, their highest ever in ODI cricket, with three centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope, and Aamir Jangoo.
Key Questions Answered
Aaqib Nabi broke a 51-year-old record to earn the embarrassing distinction of being the Indian bowler who conceded the most runs on an ODI debut, giving up 84 runs in 8.5 overs.
Aaqib Nabi surpassed the record previously held by Karsan Ghavri since 1975, when Ghavri conceded 83 runs in 11 overs against England at Lord's.
The West Indies team posted a massive total of 405 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, which is their highest total ever recorded in ODI cricket.
