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Unique Cricket Records: Nothing is impossible in the world of cricket. Phil Simmons bowled the most dangerous 10-over spell in an ODI match against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on 17 December 1992. Which has become history. No bowler in the world could break this rare world record of Phil Simmons for 32 years in ODI International cricket.
Amazing record in ODI
On 17 December 1992, in an ODI match against Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground, Phil Simmons took 4 wickets for just 3 runs in 10 overs. During this, Phil Simmons' economy rate was 0.30. It is not possible for any current bowler to break this world record of Phil Simmons. Interestingly, Phil Simmons bowled eight maiden overs during this period, making his bowling figures 10-8-3-4. This world record is almost impossible. In this modern era of ultra-aggressive T20 and ODI cricket, breaking this world record is an almost impossible task.
Most economical spell in ODI history
The best spell in ODI history was witnessed at Sydney Cricket Ground. In this crucial match of the series, West Indies defeated Pakistan by 133 runs. Phil Simmons (10-8-3-4) was chosen as the 'Man of the Match' for his lethal bowling. In this match, Phil Simmons sent Aamir Sohail (6), Asif Mujtaba (1), Salim Malik (0) and Javed Miandad (2) to the pavilion. West Indies batted first and scored 214 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs. In reply, Pakistan's team was all out for 81 runs in 48 overs.
Phil Simmons' record
Phil Simmons has been a great all-rounder of West Indies. Phil Simmons has scored 3675 runs in 143 ODIs for West Indies at an average of 28.94. Phil Simmons has scored 5 centuries and 18 half-centuries in ODIs. Phil Simmons has scored 1002 runs in 26 matches in Test cricket at an average of 22.27. Phil Simmons has taken 83 wickets in ODIs and 4 wickets in Tests. Phil Simmons has coached West Indies twice and under his leadership the Caribbean team won the T20 World Cup in 2016.