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- Best Deliveries in Cricket History
Cricket has witnessed some of the most unplayable deliveries bowled by legendary bowlers. These deliveries, often referred to as "magic balls," have left batsmen stunned and are remembered as iconic moments in cricket history.
- Shane Warne’s "Ball of the Century" (1993)
On June 4, 1993, Australian leg-spinner **Shane Warne** bowled what is considered the greatest delivery in cricket history. Playing against England at Old Trafford, Warne's first Ashes delivery turned sharply from outside leg stump to bowl **Mike Gatting**, leaving the batsman and the world in shock.[1]
- Wasim Akram’s Reverse Swing Masterclass (1992 World Cup Final)
During the **1992 Cricket World Cup final**, Pakistani fast bowler **Wasim Akram** produced two deadly reverse-swinging deliveries to dismiss Allan Lamb and Chris Lewis off consecutive balls, shifting the momentum in Pakistan’s favor.[2]
- Muttiah Muralitharan’s Doosra (2004)
Sri Lankan off-spinner **Muttiah Muralitharan** stunned the world with his "doosra" — a delivery that spun the opposite way of a conventional off-spin. His famous doosra against **Sachin Tendulkar** in 2004 left the batting maestro completely deceived.[3]
- Jasprit Bumrah’s Yorker to Shaun Marsh (2018)
In the 2018 Test series between India and Australia, Indian pacer **Jasprit Bumrah** bowled a near-perfect yorker to dismiss **Shaun Marsh** in the Boxing Day Test. The ball swung in late and crashed into the stumps, becoming one of Bumrah's most talked-about deliveries.[4]
- Mitchell Starc’s Inswinging Yorker to James Vince (2017 Ashes)
Australian fast bowler **Mitchell Starc** produced a lethal inswinging yorker to dismiss England’s **James Vince** in the 2017-18 Ashes. The ball moved in sharply at 145 km/h, shattering the stumps.[5]
- Conclusion
These legendary deliveries showcase the artistry and brilliance of world-class bowlers. Whether it’s spin, swing, or sheer pace, these moments are etched in cricketing history.
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/shane-warne-s-ball-of-the-century-639377
- ^ https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/1312123
- ^ https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/108237/muttiah-muralitharan-and-the-doosra
- ^ https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/46692129
- ^ https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12340/11172280/mitchell-starc-delivers-ball-of-the-ashes-series-to-dismiss-james-vince
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