WPL 2024 | Twitter lauds Asha Shobana’s Neymar-like celebration amidst double scalp over
The rise of franchise cricket has been one of the primary causes behind the surge of domestic talents. The second game in the Women’s Premier League 2024 saw the rise of Asha Shobana who transcended her domestic brilliance to the big stage with a double-wicket over against UP Warriorz.
Chasing a 158-run target in their season opener against RCB did not pan out well for the Warriorz after losing skipper Alyssa Healy early in the innings. Although Vrinda Dinesh and Tahlia McGrath eased off the pressure to a certain extent Asha Shobana’s brilliant second over turned the tables in favor of the hosts.
On the first ball of the ninth over, the wrist spinner floated the length delivery near the off stump and the ball turned away from Vrinda Dinesh who charged down the ground in search of a big slog. The struggling batter was completely beaten on the outside edge and lacked time to get back inside the crease before Richa Ghosh whipped the bails. Elated to enforce the needed breakthrough, the Trivandrum-bred broke into Brazilian Footballer, Neymar Jr’s renowned hang-loose celebration by crossing her forearms and tapping the shoulders.
Shobana did not just stop here as she went to deceive the well-set Tahlia McGrath in the space of a couple of deliveries, thereby snapping two wickets in an over. The bowler dished a full-pitched seam-up delivery that McGrath premeditated to sweep and saw the ball nutmegging her onto the stumps, thereby sending the Twitterverse in a frenzy.
That Neymar Jr celebration
— Jas Pope (@jas_pope93438) February 24, 2024
What a celebration!
Asha Sobhana doing Neymar Jr celebrations after taking Tahlia McGrath wicket.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 24, 2024
- What a talent. pic.twitter.com/i1ojp830cs
Quite a sight
Asha Sobhana's Neymar celebrations after dismissing Tahlia McGrath must be quite a sight. #WPL2024 pic.twitter.com/ykKupa03yq
— Shamim. (@ShamimCricSight) February 24, 2024
She is everything
who is Sobhana Asha? to the blind, Asha is the light. to the hungry, Asha is bread. to the sick, Asha is the cure. to the lonely, Asha is company. to the sad, Asha is joy. to the prisoner, Asha is freedom. for me, Asha is everything. https://t.co/Ll6egxBpBu
— Alaska (@alaskawhines) February 24, 2024
2 wickets in 3 balls
Celebration 🤩
— Varun Giri (@Varungiri0) February 24, 2024
2 wickets in 3 balls and 2 new batters batting now... Grace Harris wicket is al RCB need now
Sobhana Asha🔥#WPL #WPL2024 pic.twitter.com/h2zfrQjCyr
Back to back
❗Back yo back wicket fot rcb!!First vrinda and than talhia mcgarth!!What a balling by asha sobhana❗#rcbwvsupw #wpl
— @jeetu saini. (@RajuSai99483047) February 24, 2024
2 wickets in one over
Sobhana Asha 2 wickets in one over #WPL2024 #RCBvUPW
— S (@UrsShareef1) February 24, 2024
Game changer
W 1 W
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 24, 2024
Sobhana Asha turning the game RCB's way 💥#RCBvUPW #WPL2024
Good bowling
Sobhana Asha takes 2 in the over!
— Peanut Butter 067 (@peanutbutter067) February 24, 2024
First, Vrinda Dinesh and now Tahlia McGrath! 🥳🥳
Let's win this, RCB! #WPL #WPL2024 #RCBvUPW #RCBForever
Remember the name
SOBHANA ASHA, REMEMBER THE NAME!!
— Bas De Joker (Perry's Version) (@Jokeresque_) February 24, 2024