Mitchell Starc really was something else during the first ODI match against India at Perth; he completely destroyed the Indian top order with a breathtaking first spell. The fast bowler from the Australian side took 1 wicket for 20 runs in his 5-over spell, which was a major factor of the Australian team’s superiority. Starc’s speed and accuracy made the Indian batsmen’s task really hard.
Starc’s spell was characterized by an awesome beginning, which led to the dismissal of Virat Kohli for a duck. The Indian great was overtaken by Starc’s velocity, and his 8-ball duck was instrumental in setting the mood for India’s batting collapse. Starc’s capability to take speed from the Perth pitch really made it hard for the Indian batsmen.
Did Mitchell Starc Just Unleash the Fastest Ball in Cricket
Mitchell Starc delivered a mesmerizing opening spell at the 1st ODI held in Perth against India, which completely ruined the Indian batting lineup, scoring 20 runs for the wicket of 1 in a span of 5 overs. Starc prepared the ground for Virat Kohli and sent him back to the pavilion for an 8-ball duck but it was one of his deliveries to Rohit Sharma that became famous.
Starc’s first ball to Rohit Sharma was measured at 176.5 kmph, which led to the discussion about the possibility of it being the fastest ever in ODI cricket. The incident was all over the social media platforms very quickly; many of them questioned the speed gun’s reliability. Starc’s actual bowling speed was still very impressive, with one of his official deliveries getting a reading of about 145 kmph, still directed at Rohit Sharma.
Starc’s bowling was highlighted by the fact that he was able to get the most out of the slow Perth pitch, giving Rohit a hard time with the combination of his lengths and the steepness of the bounce. He made it really hard for Rohit to settle down, which was very evident from the Indian batsman’s body language. Starc’s persistent bowling led to a very early dismissal of Rohit in the 4th over, which was a result of the quick movements of Josh Hazlewood at slip.
Rohit Sharma went back to the pavilion after making only 8 runs in 14 balls, and he was upset at being dismissed because of a ball that, in his opinion, he should not have tackled at all. The incident about the speed gun reading notwithstanding, Starc’s spell was a very strong performance that reflected the utmost of his skill and pace.
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