The Women’s Ashes 2025 has been nothing short of thrilling, and Day 3 of the Only Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) brought another unforgettable moment. Australian leg-spinner Alana King delivered a sensational spell of bowling, leaving England’s batting lineup struggling to keep up. One of the most spectacular highlights of the day was her incredible dismissal of England’s Sophia Dunkley—a delivery that had cricket fans and experts alike in awe.
A Masterclass in Spin Bowling
Alana King has been in phenomenal form, and her performance in England’s second innings proved just why she is considered one of the best leg-spinners in the game today. She not only secured a brilliant five-wicket haul but also produced a delivery reminiscent of legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne’s best.
The Dismissal That Had Everyone Talking
It was the 37th over of England’s second innings. King tossed up a beautifully flighted delivery, pitching it on leg stump with deceptive drift. Dunkley, expecting a more straightforward ball, moved forward to defend, only to be completely deceived. The ball turned sharply, beating her bat entirely, and went on to crash into the top of the off-stump. The crowd at the MCG erupted in applause as the stumps were sent flying.
Sophia Dunkley, who had managed just 4 runs off 3 balls (including a boundary), could do nothing but walk back to the pavilion, shaking her head in disbelief. King’s brilliance had outfoxed yet another batter.
A Performance to Remember
King’s spell on Day 3 was a display of sheer skill, precision, and control. Her ability to extract sharp turn from the pitch kept England’s batters on edge throughout. By the end of her spell, she had dismantled England’s middle order and solidified Australia’s dominance in the Test match.
Cricket Fans React
Social media was abuzz with praise for King’s performance, with many fans calling her delivery to Dunkley “the ball of the series.” Comparisons to Shane Warne’s legendary leg-spin deliveries were inevitable, with cricket analysts highlighting her ability to flight the ball beautifully and get it to spin sharply.
What’s Next?
With Australia in a commanding position in the Only Test of the Women’s Ashes 2025, the team will look to build on their advantage and secure a famous victory. If King continues bowling the way she has, England’s batters will have a tough task ahead of them.
Cricket lovers will surely be replaying King’s stunning delivery for years to come, a moment that perfectly captures the magic of Test cricket and the art of leg-spin bowling.
