Cricket World Cup: Black Caps pair tied at second on most expensive list

Tim Southee of the Black Caps. Photo / Getty Images

Black Caps bowling star Tim Southee and former paceman-turned-administrator Martin Snedden will forever be linked in the history books. In the 1983 World Cup, Snedden became the first bowler to concede 100 runs (2-105 from 12 overs) in a one day international when he was thrashed to all parts of The Oval by hosts England.

Snedden's record stood for 23 years until being eclipsed by Australian Mick Lewis against India in 2006. Three years later, Snedden was joined in the record books by Southee, who took 1-105 against India in Christchurch. Snedden and Southee remain tied second for the most expensive bowling performance, although Southee bowled two fewer overs. Snedden pointed out that England bowler Steve Finn had been pounded for 49 runs off just two overs by a rampant Brendon McCullum in Wellington last Friday.

"If he'd had to bowl 12 overs he would have gone for 296," he said. "It's a bit sad they weren't defending 600."

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