In their season opener against RCB, the Warriorz fell short in their pursuit of a 158-run target, especially after losing skipper Alyssa Healy early in the innings.
Despite Vrinda Dinesh and Tahlia McGrath temporarily easing the pressure, Asha Shobana’s exceptional second over shifted the momentum in favor of the hosts.
Shobana’s brilliance came to the fore in the ninth over. She delivered a well-flighted length ball just outside off stump, fooling Vrinda Dinesh who attempted a big shot down the ground but missed, failing to regain her crease in time before Richa Ghosh dislodged the bails.
Celebrating this crucial breakthrough, Shobana mimicked Neymar Jr’s hang-loose gesture, adding to the excitement. Continuing her masterclass, Shobana outwitted the well-set McGrath within a couple of deliveries, claiming two wickets in the same over.
THREE wickets in an over 🤯
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Triple treat from Asha Shobana and this match is heading down to the wire 💥
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A full-pitched seam-up delivery deceived McGrath, who had anticipated a sweep but ended up getting bowled, sparking a frenzy on Twitter.