IND-W vs AUS-W : Radha Yadav’s stunning caught and bowled gets rid of Ellyse Perry during the 2nd ODI

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India and Australia resumed their gripping ODI rivalry in New Chandigarh with both teams pushing hard to take control in second game . The visitors relied heavily on Ellyse Perry, who looked composed and determined at the crease. India’s bowlers, however, kept chipping away with disciplined spells.

The hosts needed a breakthrough to stop Perry’s growing influence on the innings. Radha Yadav, brought into the attack, had already experienced the frustration of putting down a catch earlier. Yet she showed great character and composure to bounce back strongly. The moment of magic arrived in Radha’s third over as Perry attempted another aggressive stroke. What followed was one of the standout moments of the match. This dismissal not only lifted India but also swung momentum firmly in their favour.

The breakthrough came at a pivotal moment, breaking a threatening partnership and putting India firmly back in the driver’s seat. Perry, who had been building a solid and patient innings, decided to take on the left-arm spinner. She danced down the track with the intention of going inside-out over the off side, a shot she plays with great authority. However, this time, she was deceived by the flight and turn. The ball caught the inner half of her bat, ballooning back towards the bowler in a gentle loop.

Displaying incredible athleticism and sharp reflexes, Radha dived full-stretch to her left, stretching her fingers and holding on to a magnificent catch. The swiftness of her reaction was breathtaking, and she clung on as the ball nestled safely in her grasp. The dismissal of Perry, who had scored a crucial 44 runs off 61 balls, has halted Australia’s progress and provided a massive psychological boost for the Indian team. The celebratory huddle around Radha Yadav underscored the significance of the wicket, as the set batter was forced to walk back, once again proving that India’s bowlers have the knack of breaking partnerships at the most crucial junctures. The crowd roared in appreciation for the sheer brilliance of the effort.

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The 2nd ODI between India and Australia is at a crucial stage with the match finely poised. India, looking to level the series after a loss in the first ODI, posted a challenging total of 292. The innings was anchored by a magnificent century from Smriti Mandhana, who scored a blistering 117 off just 91 balls. She received some support from Deepti Sharma (40) and Richa Ghosh (29), but regular wickets from the Australian bowlers, particularly Darcie Brown (3/42) and Ashleigh Gardner (2/39), prevented India from reaching a total of 300.

In their chase, Australia had a rocky start, losing both openers Alyssa Healy and Georgia Voll cheaply. However, Perry and Beth Mooney steadied the ship with a solid partnership. After Perry was dismissed for 44, Annabel Sutherland came to the crease and played a crucial, quickfire innings of 45 off 42 balls. Her dismissal has brought Tahlia McGrath to the crease to join Ashleigh Gardner.

With 151 runs required from the final 19 overs, the required run rate has climbed significantly. The match is set for an exciting finish, with Australia’s powerful lower order needing to fire to chase down the target, while the Indian bowlers will be looking to capitalize on the recent breakthrough to wrap up the innings.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.