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The Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot was buzzing with excitement as fans eagerly awaited an action-packed third ODI between India and Australia. The high-octane clash began with Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first.
Australia’s power-packed batting unit displays a spectacular show
The Australian innings was nothing short of spectacular. Their top-order batters came out all guns blazing, putting up a formidable total on the board. David Warner was in imperious form, scoring a brisk 56 off just 34 balls, while Mitchell Marsh was the star of the show with a sensational 96 off 84 deliveries. Steve Smith (74) and Marnus Labuschagne (72) also contributed significantly to their team’s total, as the visitors posted a formidable total of 352-7 in their allotted 50 overs. Jasprit Bumrah was the most successful bowler for India, picking three wickets.
Among the three scalps Bumrah bagged, one came from a sensational yorker that showcased the brilliance and left everyone in awe. Known for his pinpoint accuracy and the ability to extract deadly movement off the pitch, Bumrah dismissed Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell off the magical delivery.
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Jasprit Bumrah’s pinpoint yorker leaves Glenn Maxwell stunned
It all happened on the final ball of the 39th over when Bumrah produced a searing yorker at a scorching 142.3 kilometres per hour. The ball tailed in late, making it impossible for Maxwell to pick up its trajectory. As the ball pitched, it swung viciously and went under Maxwell’s bat, leaving him absolutely stunned. The red cherry ultimately crashed with the off-stump, sending the bails flying in all directions.
Here’s the video:
𝙔𝙊𝙍𝙆𝙀𝘿!
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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 27, 2023
With an unassailable lead of 2-0, India now needs 353 runs to whitewash Australia. However, the Aussie side would be determined to strike some early dismissal and push the Men in Blue on the backfoot to avoid a clean sweep.