Scotland’s Charlie Cassell has etched his name in cricket history with a phenomenal bowling performance on his ODI debut against Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match. Cassell became the first bowler ever to take seven wickets in his maiden ODI, outclassing Kagiso Rabada’s previous record.
Best bowling figures in ODIs on debut
| Bowler | Spell | Opp. |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Cassell | 7/21 | Oman |
| Kagiso Rabada | 6/16 | Bangladesh |
| Fidel Edwards | 6/22 | Zimbabwe |
Originally not part of the team, Cassell was a late inclusion after Chris Sole’s withdrawal due to personal reasons. Thrusted into the action on Monday, Cassell wasted no time making his mark. Bowling first-change after Oman reached 49-2, he made an immediate impact by trapping former captain Zeeshan Maqsood leg-before with his very first ball in international cricket. This feat made him the 32nd bowler to claim a wicket off his opening delivery in men’s ODIs.
Cassell ran though Oman!
But Cassell wasn’t done there. He followed up by dismissing Ayaan Khan with his second ball, becoming the first bowler ever to take two wickets with the first two balls of his ODI career. The carnage continued as he removed Khalid Kail two balls later, and Shoaib Khan with the third ball of his second over. By this point, his figures read an incredible 1.3-1-0-4.
After getting hit for a six, Cassell had the last laugh, dismissing Mehran soon after. This made him the 15th bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on debut in men’s ODIs.
Opener Pratik Athavale, the lone survivor amidst the wreckage, fell to Cassell as well, pushing the Scotland pacer into even more elite company. His six-wicket haul became only the third instance of such a feat by a debutant in men’s ODIs, joining Fidel Edwards (6-22 against Zimbabwe, 2003/04) and Kagiso Rabada (6-16 against Bangladesh, 2015) in the record books.
However, Cassell didn’t just match Rabada’s achievement, he surpassed it. With his seventh wicket, he rewrote history, becoming the first bowler ever to take seven wickets on his ODI debut. This phenomenal performance has cemented Cassell’s name in cricket folklore and announced him as a potential star for Scotland.
Oman were bundled out for just 91, with Scotland chasing down the total quite comfortably in 17.2 overs.
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