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Auqib Nabi concedes most runs by Indian on ODI debut
The Story in Brief
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi endured a difficult international debut for India in the second ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati on 30 September, conceding 84 runs in 8.5 overs without taking a wicket, The Times of India and ABP Live report. His 84 runs are the most by an Indian bowler on ODI debut, surpassing Karsan Ghavri's 83 runs in 1975. His economy rate of 9.51 is also the worst for an Indian on ODI debut among those who have bowled at least 30 balls, The Times of India reports.
West Indies posted their first 400-plus total in ODIs, finishing at 405 for 7, powered by centuries from John Campbell (101 off 68 balls), Shai Hope (104 off 94) and Amir Jangoo (114 off 83), The Times of India reports. India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nabi replaced Nitish Reddy in the playing eleven. India lead the three-match series 1-0.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir told Star Sports that the team deliberately gave Nabi his debut in a series-deciding match rather than a dead rubber, saying the pressure of a series win better prepares bowlers for the 2027 World Cup, CricTracker reports. Nabi will miss Jammu and Kashmir's Irani Cup clash against Rest of India starting 1 October in Srinagar, Rediff reports.
Update, 1 October 2026: ABP Live and The Times of India report that Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs, the most by an Indian on ODI debut, surpassing Karsan Ghavri's 83. CricTracker adds that head coach Gautam Gambhir said the debut was deliberately given in a series-decider to test Nabi under pressure for World Cup preparation. The Hindu reports that Nabi will miss J&K's Irani Cup match against Rest of India.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Coverage is uniform: all sources confirm Nabi conceded 84 runs in 8.5 overs, the most by an Indian on ODI debut, and that West Indies posted 405/7. The Times of India and ABP Live focus on the record and the batting onslaught, while Rediff and Sentinel Assam emphasise the milestone of Nabi becoming the third J&K player to represent India. CricTracker adds Gambhir's strategic explanation for the debut timing. The Hindu and NDTV report the team news and toss without comment on the performance. No source offers criticism of Nabi or the team beyond reporting the figures.
Coverage: 8 sources, 8 neutral
Sources (8): thehindu.com (neutral report), ndtv.com (neutral report), rediff.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), thehindu.com (2) (neutral report), abplive.com (neutral report), crictracker.com (neutral report), sentinelassam.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 8 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
