In the fourth One Day International (ODI) between Australia and South Africa, Nathan Ellis managed to achieve every bowler’s dream – getting a batsman out with an unplayable delivery that sent the stumps flying in the air.
During this ODI series, Australia was leading 2-1, and in this particular match, they put South Africa into bat. South Africa had a slow start, but they managed not to lose any early wickets. It was clear that something exceptional was needed to break through their solid opening partnership, and Nathan Ellis delivered just that.
In the 13th over, Nathan Ellis didn’t have a great start, conceding six runs off the first four balls. However, on the fifth ball, he bowled an incredible delivery to Reeza Hendricks. The ball changed its path slightly after hitting the pitch, leaving the batsman in a difficult situation.
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As a result, the ball hit the stumps, and Hendricks was dismissed. This remarkable delivery by Ellis was celebrated on Twitter as he fulfilled every fast bowler’s dream of hitting the stumps and breaking South Africa’s opening partnership of 64 runs.
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— andre bapat (@AndreBapat82195) September 15, 2023