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Published 17:39 IST, January 3rd 2024

WATCH | Australian spinner's Shane Warne-like magical delivery leaves Indian batter bamboozled

Similar to Shane Warne, the Aussie spinner also delivered the ball outside the leg stump, generating sharp turn to dislodge Pooja Vastrakar's off-stump.

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Alana King's stunning delivery reminds of Shane Warne
Alana King's stunning delivery reminds of Shane Warne | Image: 7 Cricket

During the third and final ODI match between India women and Australia women, the visitors secured a dominant 190-run victory. Thanks to a fantastic century from Phoebe Litchfield, Australian women handed their Indian counterparts a clean sweep to seal the series 3-0. Apart from Litchfield, captain Alyssa Healy also contributed with an 82-run knock.  

3 things you need to know

  • Phoebe Litchfield scored 119 runs and won the Player of the match award
  • India were bowled out for 148 runs in 32.4 overs
  • India lost the three-match series 3-0

Alana King recreates iconic Shane Warne's delivery

A noteworthy incident, reminiscent of Shane Warne's 'ball of the century,' occurred when Australian spinner Alana King replicated the iconic delivery from 1993, dismissing Indian all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar. Similar to Warne, King also delivered the ball outside the leg stump, generating sharp turn to dislodge Vastrakar's off-stump. 

Meanwhile, India managed to score a meager 148 runs while attempting to chase down a formidable total of 339 in the third ODI. India and Australia will now lock horns against each other in a three-match T20I series. The contest is set to commence on January 5 in Mumbai.

Updated 18:45 IST, January 3rd 2024