Bunny Alert! Varun Chakaravarthy Finds Success Against Glenn Maxwell Again
Varun Chakaravarthy, the mystery spinner, once again proved to be Glenn Maxwell’s nemesis, dismissing him for the sixth time in T20 cricket. Remarkably, it was the fifth instance of Maxwell being bowled by Chakaravarthy, equaling the record for the most bowled dismissals against a single bowler in the format.
- 5 dismissals vs Varun Chakaravarthy (11 matches)
- 5 dismissals vs Jasprit Bumrah (28 matches)
- 5 dismissals vs Ravindra Jadeja (27 matches)
Overall, only Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, with seven dismissals each, have dismissed Maxwell more often than Chakaravarthy’s six.
Returning to Australia’s playing eleven after recovering from injury, Maxwell came in at number seven with his side needing 70 runs from 41 balls. However, he fell victim to disciplined spells from Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, and Washington Sundar.
Attempting a big shot, Maxwell completely missed the ball, which brushed the stumps on its way through. Australia, chasing 168 for victory, initially looked steady but collapsed soon after, losing by 48 runs. With this win, India secured a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series.
The two teams will meet next at the Gabba on November 8 (Saturday).
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Author’s Summary
Varun Chakaravarthy again outplayed Glenn Maxwell, taking him out for the sixth time in T20s, helping India clinch a decisive win and move ahead 2-1 in the series.