Shree Charani
Shree Charani Sets Disastrous ODI Record Against Australia (Credits :"X")

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In the 32nd over, Alyssa Healy, in her final ODI, took charge against Charani, hitting four boundaries and a six.

Shree Charani has entered the record books for conceding the most runs by an Indian spinner in an ODI match. In the third and final game of the series on March 1 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, she finished with figures of 10-0-106-2, becoming the first Indian bowler to concede over 100 runs in a single ODI innings.

Charani’s spell broke the record previously held by Yuzvendra Chahal, who recorded figures of 10-0-89-1 came in an ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2020.

Additionally, Charani matched Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record for the most expensive spell by an Indian bowler in ODI history. Kumar had achieved 10-0-106-1 against South Africa at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in 2015.

BowlerFiguresOpponentVenueDate
N. Shree Charani10-0-106-2Australia WomenHobartMar 2026
Bhuvneshwar Kumar10-0-106-1South AfricaMumbaiOct 2015
R. Vinay Kumar9-0-102-1AustraliaBengaluruNov 2013
Bhuvneshwar Kumar10-0-92-1New ZealandKanpurOct 2017
Deepti Sharma10-0-90-1Australia WomenHobartMar 2026
Yuzvendra Chahal10-0-89-1AustraliaSydneyNov 2020
Priya Mishra10-0-88-1Australia WomenBrisbaneDec 2024

Charani entered the attack in the 11th over, post-powerplay, but found herself struggling with line and length. The Australian batters capitalized on her inconsistencies, quickly exploiting gaps in the field. In the 32nd over, Alyssa Healy, in her final ODI, took charge against Charani, hitting four boundaries and a six.

Despite the challenges, Charani picked up two crucial wickets. She dismissed Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham, both caught in the deep, demonstrating her resilience and ability to adjust her approach to take vital wickets even during a tough spell.

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