Australian fast bowler Annabel Sutherland made headlines on her 24th birthday, becoming the first woman in ODI history to take a five‑wicket haul on the day she turns 24. The match saw Australia beat India by 86 runs in a tense World Cup knockout in Visakhapatnam.
Sutherland’s spell turned the tide early. She broke the partnership that had built India up to 234 for 2, dismissing key batters and ending the innings with figures of 5 for 40 in just 9.5 overs. The win was a reminder that women cricket can deliver big moments, just like men’s cricket.
Only Rashid Khan has achieved a similar birthday‑day five‑for in men’s ODIs – he did it last year against South Africa. For Australia women, Sutherland joins a short list of bowlers who have taken five‑wicket hauls in World Cup matches. T. Macpherson grabbed 5 for 14 in 1973, and L. A. Fullston took 5 for 27. Sutherland’s 5‑for is the third‑best performance by an Aussie in the tournament and crowns her with career‑best figures in Women’s ODIs.
She also reached an important milestone, claiming her 50th wicket in an ODI innings. The bowler proved that her birthday decision to play on was a good one.
Game recap
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl. India’s openers – Pratika Rawal (75) and Smriti Mandhana (80) – built a 155‑run partnership to set India a solid platform. But Sutherland’s early breakthroughs, followed by Sophie Molineux’s three wickets, rattled the Indian batting lineup.
Although India had strong starts – Harmanpreet Kaur (22 off 17), Jemimah Rodrigues (33 off 21) and Richa Ghosh (32 off 22) – they couldn’t convert the momentum. Australia’s bowlers steered the chase to a 330 all‑out finish in 48.5 overs.
Australia’s win keeps them in the world stand‑up, while India will regroup after this surprising defeat. For fans of women cricket, the match offered a thrilling display of skill, strategy, and a historic birthday moment for Annabel Sutherland.
Source: aninews
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