Codi Yusuf Creates Unwanted Record, Goes Past Duanne Olivier To Become Most Penalty Runs Conceded In An ODI

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-07 19:12:09 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-08 13:57:21

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South African bowling in white-ball cricket has often been described as an oasis in the desert, but the desert just got a little bit bigger. Despite a promising start, the nation is slipping further back into the sand. Codi Yusuf's performance on Tuesday was testament to this, as England's aggressive batters blew the Proteas' bowling attack out of the water at Emirates Old Trafford. Yusuf, a bowling all-rounder, was recruited for his batting but needed to step up with the ball. He didn't. His bowling analysis read: 10-0-84-3. Yes, he took three vital wickets, but he also conceded 84 runs in 10 overs, including 15 wides, at an economy rate of 8.40. He now holds the unwanted record of conceding the most runs in an ODI debut, beating the previous record holder, Duanne Olivier, by one run.

Olivier, a tall, lanky pace bowler, was considered a talent for the future when he made his debut against Bangladesh at Potchefstroom in October 2016. He took two wickets, but his maiden over in ODIs went for five runs, and he ended up conceding 74 runs in his 10 overs. He finished with figures of 2-74 off 10 overs.

Yusuf's record will stand for a while, at least until the next high-scoring game and a debutant bowler concedes more. He won't forget this day, even if it takes a while for the rest of the world to remember his name.

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