INDW vs AUSW, 3rd ODI: Shree Charani sets embarrassing ODI record for India with horror spell against Australia

Shree Charani has set an unfortunate record, registering the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in ODIs and becoming the first Indian spinner to concede over 100 runs in an innings. On Sunday, March 1, Charani finished with figures of 10-0-106-2 in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

Previously, Yuzvendra Chahal held the record with figures of 10-0-89-1 against Australia in 2020 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Charani also equalled Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record for the most expensive spell by any Indian bowler in ODI history. In 2015, Bhuvneshwar had figures of 10-0-106-1 against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Australia vs India, 3rd ODI Updates

Most expensive spells by India bowlers in ODIs

• N. Shree Charani – 10-0-106-2, vs Australia Women, Hobart, Mar 2026
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 10-6-106-1, vs South Africa, Mumbai, Oct 2015
• R. Vinay Kumar – 9-0-102-1, vs Australia, Bengaluru, Nov 2013
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 10-0-92-1, vs New Zealand, Kanpur, Oct 2017
• Deepti Sharma – 10-0-90-1, vs Australia Women, Hobart, Mar 2026
• Yuzvendra Chahal – 10-0-89-1, vs Australia, Sydney, Nov 2020
• Priya Mishra – 10-0-88-1, vs Australia Women, Brisbane, Dec 2024

HOW SHREE CHARANI STRUGGLED

Charani came on to bowl in the 11th over after the powerplay and struggled to maintain a consistent line and length. Early in her spell, batters found gaps, and her inability to settle allowed scoring opportunities.

In the 32nd over, Alyssa Healy, playing her last ODI, attacked the young spinner, hitting four boundaries and a six as Charani conceded 23 runs in that over, highlighting the challenges she faced against aggressive strokeplay.

She did have something to cheer for, adapting her pace and flight to claim two crucial wickets of Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham, both caught in the deep, demonstrating her tactical awareness even when not perfectly on target.

Her final over proved equally costly, as Nicola Carey toyed with her, as Charani leaked 22 runs. Charani’s spell ultimately allowed the Australians the momentum they needed, finishing at 409 for seven in 50 overs.

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