IND vs PAK: Not Mohammed Shami, but this Pakistan pacer bowled Most Wides in an ODI Over!

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Indian pacer Mohammed Shami faced an unexpected challenge in the opening over against Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 match on Sunday (February 23).

Shami, renowned for his precision and control, uncharacteristically bowled five wides in an 11-ball first over, gifting Pakistan five extra runs. This shaky start was surprising, especially considering Shami's recent stellar performance, where he secured a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in India's tournament opener.

Not Mohammed Shami, but Mohammad Sami bowled 7 Wides in an ODI match

While Shami's over was notably erratic, it doesn't hold the record for the most wides in a single over in ODI history. That dubious distinction belongs to Pakistan's Mohammad Sami, who, during an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh in 2004, delivered a 17-ball over that included seven wides and four no-balls, conceding a total of 22 runs.

In terms of domestic cricket, a player named Bert Vance bowled a 22-ball over in 1990, and strikingly conceded 77 runs in that over, which is the most conceded runs in an over in the history of the game.

The pressure of an India-Pakistan match, especially in a prestigious tournament like the Champions Trophy, can be immense. Such high-pressure situations have historically led even the most seasoned bowlers to falter.

Shami's initial over was exactly like that. The star pacer lost his radar and bowled a couple of wides to Imam ul Haq. And then he strayed down the leg side and offside when Babar Azam came to bat. Despite the five wides, Shami conceded only 6 runs in the first over.