This article explores the most notable bowling performances and statistical milestones achieved by debutants in One Day International cricket.
Best bowling figures on ODI debut
| player | Team | Bowling statistics (overs) | economy | Turn | against | venue | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Castle | scotland | 7/21 (5.4) | 3.70 | 1 | oman | stick | 22 July 2024 |
| Kagiso Rabada | South Africa | 6/16 (8.0) | 2.00 | 1 | bangladesh | Mirpur | 10 July 2015 |
| fidel edwards | west indies | 6/22 (7.0) | 3.14 | 2 | zimbabwe | Harare | 29 November 2003 |
| Jan Frylink | namibia | 5/13 (8.0) | 1.62 | 2 | oman | windhoek | 27 April 2019 |
| tony dodemide | Australia | 5/21 (7.2) | 2.86 | 2 | Sri Lanka | Waka | 2 January 1988 |
| uwais karnain | Sri Lanka | 5/26 (8.0) | 3.25 | 2 | new zealand | Moratuwa | 31 March 1984 |
| Austin Codrington | Canada | 5/27 (9.0) | 3.00 | 2 | bangladesh | Durban | 11 February 2003 |
| Taskin Ahmed | bangladesh | 5/28 (8.0) | 3.50 | 1 | India | Mirpur | 17 June 2014 |
| alan donald | South Africa | 5/29 (8.4) | 3.34 | 2 | India | Eden Gardens | 10 November 1991 |
| Brian Vettori | zimbabwe | 5/30 (10.0) | 3.00 | 1 | bangladesh | Harare | 12 August 2011 |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | 5/43 (9.0) | 4.77 | 2 | ireland | Dublin (Malahide) | 16 June 2016 |
| craig young | ireland | 5/46 (10.0) | 4.60 | 1 | scotland | Dublin (Malahide) | 8 September 2014 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | bangladesh | 5/50 (9.2) | 5.35 | 2 | India | Mirpur | 18 June 2015 |
| jake ball | England | 5/51 (9.2) | 5.18 | 2 | bangladesh | Mirpur | 7 October 2016 |
| Charita Budhika | Sri Lanka | 5/67 (9.0) | 7.44 | 2 | zimbabwe | Sharjah | 26 October 2001 |
Key information on best bowling figures on ODI debut
Top bowling spells on debut – home and away
of scotland Charlie Castle Claims the best bowling figures on ODI debut. he came back with 7 out of 21 in the bus 5.4 overs against oman In 2024. This is also the best figure for a player making his home debut.
South African Kagiso RabadaMeanwhile, his bowling performance on ODI debut is the best among full-member bowlers. he gave a mantra 6 out of 16 in eight overs against bangladesh In 2015 Mirpur ODI. This is also the best spell by a debutant in overseas ODI.
Sri Lankan uwais karnain Was the first player to take five wickets in ODI. He claimed the figures 5 out of 26 against new zealand In 1984.
Taskin Ahmed’s 5 out of 28 (2014) And Alan Donald’s 5 out of 29 (1991), both against IndiaTaking five wickets twice is a feat for a losing team on ODI debut.
There are only two bowlers who have taken more than ten 5-wicket hauls in ODIs. Can you guess them?
Fastest achievement and remarkable economy rate in first ODI match
Castle just need 19 delivery (3.1 overs) to complete his five-wicket haul. This is the fastest recorded five wicket hall By a bowler on ODI debut.
Notably, no spinner has managed to take a five-wicket haul on his ODI debut. Bangladesh has the best figures among spinners in the debut match. Taijul Islamwho returned 4 out of 11 against in seven overs zimbabwe In 2014 Mirpur ODI.
West Indies’ james adams Has bowled the most economical spell as an ODI debutant (minimum 12 balls bowled). their economy was 0.5 While took one wicket for two runs in four overs against Pakistan In 1992.
Sri Lankan jeffrey wandersay The worst economy rate recorded for an ODI debut spell (minimum 12 balls bowled). he accepted 34 runs In two overs to record an economy of 17 against new zealand In 2015 Christchurch ODI.
Irish peter connell Has cast the most expensive spell in his ODI debut. he accepted 95 runs at zero in nine overs against new zealand In 2008. Check here to see if this spell ranks among the top ten most expensive spells in ODIs.
West Indies’ andy roberts (2/16 versus number, 1975), of England devon malcolm (2/19 versus New Zealand, 1990) and Bermuda’s Dwayne Leverock (1/14 versus can do, 2006) bowled five girls Each, the joint-most by bowlers on ODI debut.
Records of oldest and youngest debut bowlers in ODI
Namibian lenny luvMeanwhile, he is the oldest debutant to take a wicket. it was 43 years and 236 days old when he took 1 out of 60 In 10 overs on his debut against zimbabwe In 2003. Notably, this was his only appearance in international cricket.
Taskin He is the youngest player to take five wickets in ODI debut 19 years 75 dayswhile Canada’s Austin Codrington He is the oldest person to achieve this feat at the age of 27 years and 173 days.
from bangladesh Mohammad Sharif He is the youngest bowler to take a wicket on ODI debut. He claimed the figures 1 of 31 In 10 overs against zimbabwe at the age of 15 years and 116 days In 2001 Harare ODI.
Sharif He is also the second youngest player to make his ODI debut after Pakistan Hasan Raza (14 years and 233 days).
check: Ranking of 7 legendary cricketers who debuted before 20 years
