Uganda beat Papua New Guinea by 3 wickets after bowling them out for just 77 runs at the 9th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on June 5.
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The standout player among the Uganda bowlers was 43-year-old off-spinner, Frank Nsubuga, who picked up 2 wickets while conceding just 4 runs, including 2 maidens, in his 4-over spell. In the process, he made history by setting a new record for the most economical spell in T20 World Cups.
On June 17, Lockie Ferguson broke the record as he did not concede a single run in the four overs he bowled against PNG in New Zealand's final game of the T20 World Cup 2024.
In this article, we will look at some of the bowlers who have conceded the least runs during their 4 overs in T20 World Cup history.
Which bowlers have conceded least runs with most economical 4-over spells in T20 World Cup history?
Here is a list of the bowlers who have conceded the least runs and recorded the most economical 4-over spells in T20 World Cup history:
| Bowler | Economy | Runs conceded | vs Opposition | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 0.00 | 0 | PNG | 2024 | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Frank Nsubuga (Uganda) | 1.00 | 4 | PNG | 2024 | Guyana |
| Anrich Nortje (South Africa) | 1.75 | 7 | Sri Lanka | 2024 | New York |
| Ajanta Mendis (Sri Lanka) | 2.00 | 8 | Zimbabwe | 2012 | Hambantota |
| Mahmudullah (Bangladesh) | 2.00 | 8 | Afghanistan | 2014 | Mirpur |
The RCB speedster now holds the record of bowling the most economical spell in the history of T20 World Cup.
Earlier in the ongoing T20 WC 2024 tournament, Anrich Nortje had set the record, conceding just 7 runs while also picking up 4 wickets and decimating the entire Sri Lankan top order, at Nassau County, New York. However, he now slips to third in the list for the best economical 4-over spell.
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