The record for the most expensive T20I over bowled for England still belongs to Stuart Broad, who conceded 36 runs in a single over to Yuvraj Singh, including six consecutive sixes, during the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Sports News: The second T20I between England and the West Indies witnessed a spectacle reminiscent of Durban 2007. England's experienced leg-spinner Adil Rashid became the victim of a brutal onslaught by West Indies batsmen Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd in the 19th over, conceding the second most expensive over in England's T20I history.
Adil Rashid's Devastating Over: A Rain of Sixes
When captain Jos Buttler handed the ball to Rashid in the 19th over, he likely didn't anticipate the impact it would have, altering not only the match's momentum but also the record books. Two powerful hitters, Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd, were at the crease, transforming the over into a six-hitting festival.
- Ball 1: Holder smashed a magnificent six over deep square leg.
- Ball 2: Another powerful six over long-on.
- Ball 3: A third consecutive six, this time soaring over mid-wicket.
- Ball 4: Holder took a single, rotating the strike to Shepherd.
- Ball 5: Shepherd smashed a straight six.
- Ball 6: Another six, ending the over.
- Total Runs: 31
England's Most Expensive Overs
- Stuart Broad - 36 runs, vs India (Yuvraj Singh) 2007
- Adil Rashid - 31 runs, vs West Indies 2025
- Sam Curran - 30 runs, vs West Indies 2022
- Sam Curran - 30 runs, vs Australia 2020
- Liam Livingstone - 30 runs, vs West Indies 2022
Another Unwanted Record for Rashid
Rashid conceded a total of 59 runs in his four overs without taking a wicket. This drubbing of an experienced bowler in a T20 match raises concerns about England's bowling depth, particularly in the death overs. Batting first, the West Indies posted a b 196/6. While the start was slow, the Caribbean batsmen accelerated significantly in the middle and death overs.
- Shai Hope: 49 runs (36 balls)
- Johnson Charles: 47 runs (28 balls)
- Rovman Powell: 35 runs (15 balls)
- Jason Holder: 29* (9 balls)
- Romario Shepherd: 20* (6 balls)
The 19th over, with its five sixes and 31 runs, was the focal point of this explosive batting display.
England's Lackluster Bowling Performance
Luke Wood was the most impactful English bowler, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs. The other bowlers proved considerably expensive.
- Mark Wood: 4 overs - 42 runs
- Sam Curran: 4 overs - 40 runs
- Moeen Ali: 2 overs - 18 runs
- Rashid: 4 overs - 59 runs
The English bowlers were completely out of control in the death overs. Rashid's over was significant not only for the sheer number of runs conceded but also for the psychological pressure it exerted and its impact on the match's trajectory. The West Indies, heading towards a score around 170, were propelled to 196 thanks to this single over.
