Spinner’s ‘ball of the century’ surprises batsmen and breaks the internet©X (old Twitter)
The spinner’s stunning shot during the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 match between Kuwait Nationals and SBS CC went viral, with many social media users hailing it as the new ‘ball of the century’. The ball fell far outside the off-stump and the batsman followed it up with a big slop sweep over midwicket. However, the ball suddenly swerved and crashed into the stumps, leaving the batsman completely bewildered. Social media users quickly dubbed it the new “ball of the century.” The term was used to describe Shane Warne’s dismissal of England’s Mike Gatting in June 1993. Even international cricketers joined in the conversation and the video garnered a lot of attention. .
Meanwhile, Australia’s dominance in major cricket competitions continued on Sunday as they defeated India by 79 runs in the U-19 World Cup final at South Africa’s Willowmoor Park.
Australia’s senior men’s team won the 2023 World Test Championship and Cricket World Cup, defeating India in the final in both competitions.
The Australian women’s team is currently the 50-over T20 World Cup champion.
Sunday’s final between the only undefeated teams in the tournament was surprisingly one-sided.
Australia won the toss and decided to bat, posting 253 for 7 in 50 overs. Harjas Singh, a muscular left-hander, scored 55 runs, highlighting his solid batting performance.
India’s batting was their strength until the final, but they suffered a crushing defeat with 122 for 8 in the face of Australia’s pace bowling attack.
Opening batsman Adarsh Singh (47) was the only one among the top batsmen to shine.
Murugan Abhishek (42) led some lower-order resistance before the five-time champion was bowled out for 174.
Fast bowler Marli Beardman was named Man of the Match with 3 hits in 15 at bats. Off-spinner Raf McMillan took 3 for 41.
(With AFP input)
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