In the second ODI of Woman's Ashes 2025 between Australia and England At Junction Oval, Melbourne, the Australian leg-spinner Alana King She gave an exciting performance that captured the audience's attention and added a milestone to her career. King produced a stunning delivery in the first innings, sweeping England clean Daniel White Hodge. This wicket marked her 50th in the ODI format, an impressive feat she reached in just 36 matches.
Alana King's impressive feat
King's breakthrough came in the 17th over of England's innings, when he bowled a brilliant delivery to Wyatt Hodge. With a perfect leg break bowled over leg stump and spun sharply away, the ball went past the batsman's defence, clipping the top of the off stump. White Hodge was left clueless, not hitting a shot as the ball rattled the stumps. The clean ejection was a testament to King's skill and accuracy, and proved to be a decisive turning point in the match. Wyatt Hodge was dismissed for a golden duck (0 off one ball), and Australia got back into the match. King's 50th wicket in the format cemented her reputation as a key player for Australia.
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Alana King shreds Danny White Hodge's stumps to score her 50th ODI wicket 🔥@hcltech #PlayoftheDay #ash pic.twitter.com/VoJaFtb4zI
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2025
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King strikes again: Nat Sciver-Brunt falls into a stunning trap
King was only over for one wicket. On the 23rd, she struck again, this time removing the well assembly Nat Skiver-Brunett. Sciver-Brunt, who had been anchoring England's innings with a valuable knock of 35 runs (57 balls, including 5 fours), tried to catch a glimpse of a fuller delivery from King on leg stump. However, the ball spun sharply away, and Sciver-Brunt's leading edge rose into the air, where… Phoebe Litchfield He was waiting to catch the catch in the covers. The departure of Sciver-Brunt at that stage was a major blow to England's chances, and King's second wicket in as many overs brought Australia back into contention.
Turning the tide: Two wickets in the over
England's 39th over of the innings showed King at her deadly best. First, I refused Charlie Deanwho attempted a cheeky scoop shot under pressure from dot balls. An ill-timed shot led to a simple catch Beth Mooney When slipping. On the next ball, King served Sophie Ecclestone Packing. A severe leg break outside off tempted Ecclestone into a rash cut and the wicket-keeper Alyssa Haley Complete a sharp hunt. King finished her 10-over spell with an impressive 4/25.
“In the shadows of Shane Warne's stage, the Australian actor is making things happen…”
Alana King narrowly missed the hat-trick but put the Australians ahead in Melbourne #ash pic.twitter.com/afGGI1sVn4
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2025
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