In a challenging display of cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in January 2024, Mohammed Siraj endured one of the most expensive spells in Indian bowling history, conceding 122 runs without taking a wicket against Australia. His figure of 0/122 stands as a testament to the difficulties fast bowlers face on batting-friendly Australian pitches.
| Bowler | Match Location | Opposition | Year | Runs Conceded | Overs Bowled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siraj | Melbourne | Australia | 2024 | 122 | 0/122 |
| Umesh | Ahmedabad | Australia | 2023 | 105 | 0/105 |
| Bhuvi | Sydney | Australia | 2015 | 122 | 0/122 |
| Ishant | Melbourne | Australia | 2014 | 104 | 0/104 |
| Pankaj | Southampton | England | 2014 | 146 | 0/146 |
| Ishant | Wellington | New Zealand | 2014 | 164 | 0/164 |
| Ishant | Durban | South Africa | 2013 | 114 | 0/114 |
| Ishant | Adelaide | Australia | 2012 | 100 | 0/100 |
| Umesh | Sydney | Australia | 2012 | 123 | 0/123 |
| Ashwin | Sydney | Australia | 2012 | 157 | 0/157 |
The phenomenon of conceding 100+ runs without taking a wicket represents one of cricket’s most challenging moments for bowlers. In recent years, several other Indian bowlers have faced this difficult situation, notably including Shikhar Dhawan’s expensive spell of 0/101 against Australia in Nagpur in 2013, which marked a rare instance of a part-time bowler crossing the century mark in runs conceded.
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“Expensive Spells: When Indian Bowlers Struggled”
Another memorable instance was Mohammed Shami’s 0/107 against Australia in Perth during the 2014-15 tour, highlighting the challenges of bowling on Australian pitches. Javagal Srinath’s 0/105 against Pakistan in 2004 stands as one of the earlier examples of this unfortunate milestone.
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The variations in these spells often reflect the evolution of modern cricket, where batsman-friendly conditions and aggressive batting approaches have made bowling increasingly challenging. These instances serve as reminders of cricket’s unpredictable nature, where even accomplished bowlers can have particularly difficult days.
These episodes have often led to valuable learning experiences, contributing to the bowlers’ development and resilience in subsequent matches.
