[Watch] Mitchell Starc Draws First Blood As He Cleans Up O'Dowd With A Peach Of A Delivery
Netherlands opener, Max O'Dowd gets bowled out by Mitchell Starc (Twitter)
In a thrilling encounter between Australia and the Netherlands at the ICC World Cup 2023 in Delhi, a pivotal moment unfolded when Mitchell Starc delivered a stunning blow to Max O'Dowd. With just 4.5 overs on the board, Starc's delivery turned the tide in Australia's favor, as if that wasn't the case already.
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Starc's approach was impeccable. He set the stage with a couple of in-swinging deliveries, putting the Dutch opener under pressure. Then, he cleverly pitched one shorter outside off, tempting O'Dowd to make a rash decision. O'Dowd, unfortunately, fell into the trap, playing at the ball with minimal foot movement and without much control.
The result was a resounding crack of the bat as the ball struck the inside edge of O'Dowd's willow. In an instant, the sound of timber shattering the stumps echoed around the stadium. O'Dowd's leg stump had been uprooted, and the Dutch opener had to trudge back to the pavilion.
For Starc, this wicket marked a crucial moment in the game. It showcased his relentless ability to exploit even the slightest hint of vulnerability in the opposition. With this wicket, Starc maintained his remarkable record of taking wickets in every World Cup match he had participated in, solidifying his reputation as one of the most feared fast bowlers in international cricket.
At the time of writing, Netherlands is at 33/1.
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