New Delhi. Charlie Dean became the third English woman to take a hat-trick in ODIs. He took a hat-trick in the second ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. Carol Hodges was the first England bowler to take a hat-trick in women's ODI, when she achieved the feat against Denmark in 1993. Charlie has done this in women's cricket after 5 years.
After choosing to field first, England quickly took the early wickets of Tazmin Britts and former captain Sune Luus. After this, Laura Wolvaardt and Anne Dirksen added 58 runs in 13.1 overs for the third wicket. Dean made a comeback and took the wicket of Dirksen. On the very next ball, Marizanne Kapp tried to play a big shot, but Sophie Ecclestone took an easy catch at mid-off. This was the 17th over.
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Dean then took a hat-trick by dismissing Nadine de Klerk on the first ball of the 19th over. After losing two wickets for 72 runs, thanks to Dean's wicket, South Africa's score reached 76 runs for seven wickets within eight balls. Let us tell you that after 5 years in women's cricket, a female cricketer has taken a hat-trick in ODI. Earlier, Australia's Megan Schutt had taken a hat-trick against West Indies in the year 2019.
For the second time, Claire Connor took a hat-trick for England against India in 1999 and after 25 years, 23-year-old Dean achieved this feat. In men's cricket, James Anderson was the first player to take a hat-trick for England against Pakistan at Kennington Oval in 2003.
Tags: England Cricket, Womens Cricket
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 8, 2024, 17:15 IST
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