Delhi, January 7, 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): In 4 overs, Musa Jobarteh conceded 93 runs, meaning almost every ball was hit for a boundary. This was likely the worst day of his life as a bowler. It’s hard to believe Musa’s “pounding,” but as they say, statistics don’t lie. These figures by Gambia’s Musa Jobarteh set the record for the most expensive bowling in T20 cricket.
This record was made during the match between Zimbabwe and Gambia on October 23, 2024, which was part of the ICC T20 World Cup Africa Regional Qualifier. In that match, Zimbabwe scored 344 runs for 4 wickets, making it the highest total in T20 international matches.
In this match, Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza scored the most runs, making 133 off 43 balls. He completed his century in just 33 balls, which is the second-fastest century in T20 international matches. Clive Mandede made 53 off 17 balls, and Bryan Bennett scored 50 off 26 balls. Among these Zimbabwean batsmen, Musa Jobarteh was the most expensive bowler. The right-arm fast bowler conceded 93 runs in 4 overs, with an economy rate of 23.25.
If anyone found relief from Musa’s bowling, it would be Sri Lanka’s Kasun Rajitha. Before Musa, the record for the most expensive bowling in T20 internationals was held by Rajitha, who gave away 75 runs in 4 overs against Australia in 2019.
Summary: Musa Jobarteh set a T20 record by conceding 93 runs in 4 overs. Zimbabwe scored 344, with Sikandar Raza making 133 runs.