Bowling spells with more wickets taken than runs conceded

#1 Phil Simmons (10-8-3-4)

Phil Simmons bowled the most economical spell in the history of ODI cricket against Pakistan in 1992

In the eighth match of the Benson and Hedges world series in Australia, Phil Simmons bowled an unbelievable spell that, to this day, remains the most economical spell in the history of ODI cricket.

Pakistan bowled well to restrict the West Indies to 215. With players like Curtly Ambrose and Patrick Patterson expected to wreak havoc for the West Indies, it was shocking to see Phil Simmons create history. Simmons was known for his hard-hitting batting style and his medium pace bowling was relatively unknown.

Pakistan were bowled out for 81 in their chase, and they took did so at a sluggish run rate of 1.68. Simmons, incredibly, bowled eight maidens in his ten overs and took four wickets too. He gave away just three runs in his sixty deliveries and claimed the man of the match award for this spectacular showing with the ball.

It has been over 25 years and Simmons's record still stands. Considering the fact that the modern game supports the batsman, it is likely that his will hold on to this record for the foreseeable future.