In an exciting display of bowling skills, Renuka Singh Thakur of the Indian cricket team provided a match-defining moment in the elimination West Indies Captain Hayley Matthews and what can be described as a 'peach delivery' in the 3rd Women's One Day International (ODI) series.
The match, to be held at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, saw West Indies win the toss and elect to bat first. The atmosphere was electric, with fans filling the stands, eagerly anticipating a competitive match following India's performance in the previous ODI.
Renuka Singh wears beauty to eliminate Hayley Matthews
This happened in the opening of the Windies innings where Renuka removed the opener Child Joseph on the very first ball. Renuka did well with a strong start and also finished off sending Matthews into the house.
Renuka gave a good move which came late, tricking Matthews. The ball fell outside off and bounced back hard, passing between bat and pad to hit the stumps. Matthews, who has been a key player for the West Indies, was dismissed for a duck, leaving his team reeling at 1/2 over after the first over.
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Renuka Swing 💫
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Renuka speaks well of the highest level of sports
This early dismissal made the West Indies nervous. The loss of their captain in the early stages of the innings was a shocker, especially considering Matthews' record of setting up the innings. Renuka's performance did not stop there; he continued his magic, eventually finishing with an impressive three wickets in a power play. After firing Joseph and Matthews, he also fired a campaign manager Deandra Dottin also.
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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.