Top 3 bowling performances of Kemar Roach in ODIs

West Indies’s star pacer Kemar Roach last played an ODI match in 2022 and since then he has never been seen in limited overs Cricket. However, his record in the 50-over format is quite impressive as in 95 matches, the pacer has managed to take 125 wickets with an impressive economy of 5.09. 

He is one of the most successful bowlers in West Indies cricket history, and his bowling performances have helped the team win several matches. However, due to being injury-prone for most of the time in his career, the pacer couldn’t play much and often got dropped from the squad as well. Here are three of his top bowling performances in the format:

1. 6 for 27 vs. Netherlands (2011) – 

This is arguably one of Roach’s best ODI bowling performances. He returned figures of 6 for 27 in 8.3 overs, helping West Indies bowl out the Netherlands for a paltry 115. Roach’s spell included the wickets of Eric Szwarczynski, Tom Cooper, and Peter Borren, all of whom were dismissed for single-digit scores.

2. 5 for 44 vs. Bangladesh (2009) – 

Roach’s 5 for 44 against Bangladesh in 2012 is one of his top bowling performances in ODIs. His figures helped West Indies beat the Bangla Tigers by 42 runs, with Roach being named the Player of the Match. This performance showcased Roach’s ability to take wickets in any format of the game.

3. 5 for 56 vs. Bangladesh (2012) – 

This performance is notable for Roach’s economical bowling and ability to take wickets on a flat pitch. He returned figures of 5 for 56 in 9 overs, helping West Indies beat Bangladesh by 37 runs. However, Roach’s spells couldn’t help West Indies win the match as the Bangla Tiger emerged victorious by 2 wickets.