• Renuka Thakur bowled a ripper to dismiss Sophia Dunkley on Day 2 of the one-off Test between India and England.

  • Dunkley was left surprised after the dismissal and took a moment to walk back to the pavilion.

WATCH: Renuka Thakur’s magical inswinging delivery bamboozles Sophia Dunkley during India vs England Women’s one-off Test
Renuka Thakur cleans up Sophia Dunkley

The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai is currently playing host to a captivating cricket match featuring the one-off Test between India and England. The second day of play at the venue unfolded with several remarkable moments, but none captured the spotlight quite like Renuka Thakur‘s magical inswinging delivery, which left the crowd in sheer awe and England’s Sophia Dunkley utterly bewildered.

India’s dominant bowling after a remarkable batting display

As the play on Day 2 commenced, England quickly wrapped up India’s innings to avoid any further damage as the Women in Blue had reached a formidable total of 428. Shubha Satheesh (69), Jemimah Rodrigues (68), Yastika Bhatia (66), and Deepti Sharma (67) contributed significantly to the team’s total. However, in response, England Women found themselves reeling at 67/2 and trailing by 361 runs until Lunch Break.

Sophia Dunkley’s early departure

The turning point of the match came when Renuka, with a fiery spell of swing bowling, drew first blood for India. The victim of her magical delivery was none other than Sophia, who departed with just 13 runs on the board.

Renuka’s magical inswinging delivery

Renuka’s inswinging full-length delivery was a sight to behold. The ball shaped back in sharply, leaving Dunkley completely bewildered. Despite conceding a couple of boundaries earlier in the over, the India pacer stormed back in style with a delivery that rattled Sophia’s stumps.

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Dunkley’s surprise and the long walk back

Sophia, known for her resilience, was visibly surprised after the dismissal. The magical delivery had outfoxed her, and she took a moment to gather herself before making the long walk back to the pavilion. The Indian team celebrated the crucial breakthrough, recognizing the significance of Thakur’s skill and precision.

Here’s the video:

Renuka’s impact went beyond Sophia’s wicket as her skilful swing bowling not only dismissed a key batter but also set the tone for India’s dominance in the Test match.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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