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In the second ODI of the Women’s ashes 2025 between Australia and England at Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australian leg spinner alana rey gave a sensational performance that wowed the crowd and added an important milestone to his career. King delivered an impressive delivery in the first innings, leading to her clearing the field for England. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge. This wicket marked his 50th in the ODI format, an impressive feat which he achieved in just 36 matches.
Alana King’s impressive milestone
King’s notable achievement came in England’s 17th innings, when he bowled a sensational delivery to Wyatt-Hodge. With a perfect leg break that landed on the stump and swung away sharply, the ball bypassed the batsman’s defence, clipping the top of the stump. Wyatt-Hodge was left clueless and offered no shot as the ball hit the stumps. The clean dismissal was a testament to King’s skill and accuracy, and proved to be a crucial turning point in the match. Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed for a golden duck (0 off 1 ball) and Australia returned to the game. King’s 50th wicket in the format solidified her reputation as a key player for Australia.
Here is the video:
Alana King breaks Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s stumps for her 50th ODI wicket 🔥@hcltech #GameoftheDay #Ashes pic.twitter.com/VoJaFtb4zI
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2025
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King strikes again: Nat Sciver-Brunt falls for impressive catch
King had not finished with a single wicket. In the 23rd minute, he struck again, this time removing the well-placed one. Nat Sciver-Brunt. Sciver-Brunt, who had been anchoring England’s innings with a valuable knock of 35 runs (57 balls, including 5 fours), attempted to bowl a fuller delivery from King on his leg stump. However, the ball swerved away and Sciver-Brunt’s leading edge rose into the air, where Phoebe Litchfield He was waiting to catch the catch between the blankets. Sciver-Brunt’s departure at that stage was a significant blow to England’s chances, and King’s second wicket in as many overs brought Australia back into the contest.
Changing course: two wickets in one final
England’s 39th innings showed King at his lethal best. First, she fired charlie deanwho attempted a daring scoop shot under the pressure of the dot balls. The poorly timed throw resulted in a simple catch for Beth Mooney in slip. On the next ball, King sent Sofia Ecclestone packaging. A bad leg break on the outside tempted Ecclestone to make a hasty cut, and the goalkeeper Alicia Healy completed a strong catch. King concluded his 10+ spell with astonishing figures of 4/25.
“In the shadows of Shane Warne’s position, the Australian leggie is making things happen…”
Alana King missed the hattrick by the slimmest of margins, but put the Australians ahead in Melbourne. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/afGGI1sVn4
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 14, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
