5 bowlers who have conceded the most number of runs in an ODI innings without picking up a wicket

#4 Steve Harmison 10-0-97-0: England vs Sri Lanka, Leeds, 2006

Steve Harmison faced the brunt of the Jayasuriya-Tharanga combo

In this match, the Lankan batsmen rubbed it in and the victim of their assault was poor Steve Harmison. There was absolute carnage at Headingley after England thought they had enough in the bank with 324 runs.

Little did they know that the opening partnership between Sanath Jayasuriya and Upul Tharanga would torment them. The pair amassed 286 runs and one of England’s trusted lieutenants, Steve Harmison, went for as many as 97 runs in his quota of 10 overs. Jayasuriya scored an awe-inspiring 152 and Tharanga an elegant 109, helped Lanka chase down 321 in just 37.3 overs.

This was a walk in the park for the Lankans and a trial by fire for Harmison who was carted for 12 fours and 2 sixes. Harmison also gave away 3 no balls and 5 wides to make things worse.