Udeshika Prabodhani illuminated Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 With exceptional delivery shipping Australia key Alyssa Healy return to the pavilion. Dramatic moments occurred during the group stage clash between Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday, October 5, in Sharjah and provided an early breakthrough for Sri Lanka.
Udeshika Prabodhani dismisses Alyssa Healy with one delivery
Left-arm pacer Prabodhani delivered a peach in the first minute to get away from the dangerous Healy off three balls for just four runs. The Sri Lankan bowler hit a full length shot aimed at middle stump and Healy, known for his explosive starts, stepped forward to push the ball down the ground. However, Prabodhani’s shot had enough movement to beat Healy’s bat as the ball went some distance and crashed into the stumps.
One of the most skilled and aggressive batsmen in women’s cricket, Healy’s return to the pavilion with just four runs on the board was a huge boost for Sri Lanka. His premature dismissal by Prabodhani showcased his ability to swing the ball, even in subcontinental conditions where such movement is hard to come by. It was the perfect start for Sri Lanka and it gave them an opportunity to put Australia’s strong batting line under pressure.
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Australia beat Sri Lanka comfortably
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first but found Australia’s bowling attack difficult to handle. Despite a promising start, they struggled to build partnerships and managed just 93 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Nilakshi de Silva He was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, who remained unbeaten on 29 runs, while the rest of the batsmen struggled to find their rhythm against a disciplined Australian bowling unit. Megan Shutt was particularly effective, delivering an economical spell and claiming three wickets for just 12 runs, Sophie Molineux Well supported with 2 wickets for 20 runs.
In reply, Australia suffered an early setback when Healy was dismissed cheaply, but they managed to recover comfortably. Beth Mooney He anchored the innings with an unbeaten 43 runs that kept Australia on course despite losing a couple of wickets in the middle. Australia chased down the target in 14.2 overs, scoring 94 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and securing a comfortable 6-wicket win. The win highlighted Australia’s batting depth and resilience even when faced with early pressure.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
