WPL 2024 |Twitter ablaze as Shabnim Ismail's spectacular bowling sends GG’s top-order tumbling

02/25/2024

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There's no greater thrill for a fast bowler than wreaking havoc on the opposition's top order with some exceptional bowling prowess. Shabnim Ismail of the Mumbai Indians experienced this firsthand, delivering two exquisite deliveries that rattled the Gujarat Giants' top-order batters.

‌Harmanpreet Kaur's strategic choice to bowl first proved to be a stroke of genius for the Mumbai Indians, yielding immediate results with an early breakthrough. Entrusting the crucial task to Shabnim, Kaur's decision was quickly validated. Shabnim unleashed a masterful display of in-swing in the opening over, delivering a full delivery that enticed Veda Krishnamurthy into a driving attempt. However, the ball exhibited a sharp swing, catching Veda off guard as it struck her pad. Opting for the Decision Review System (DRS), the 31-year-old batter from Karnataka sought clarity, only to witness the ball tracking confirm Shabnim's delivery crashing into the leg stump. With the verdict confirmed Veda went back to the dugout, visibly disheartened by her premature dismissal.

Shabnim replicated her earlier success in the third over, delivering a well-pitched length ball. Harleen Deol attempted to hit it across the swing but failed to make contact, resulting in the ball striking her pad. After a brief discussion with Gujarat Giants skipper Beth Mooney, Deol opted for a review. The DRS was back into action which revealed the ball's impact on the top of the leg stump. With on-field umpire Gayathri Venugopalan once again signalling out, the Mumbai Indians' camp erupted with excitement and joy, lauding Shabnim thereafter.

Twitter was abuzz with excitement as fans witnessed Shabnim's phenomenal bowling, taking to social media to share their emotions.

What a delivery!

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— Shanaka Kundu (@KunduShanaka) February 25, 2024

Back to back

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— Shanaka Kundu (@KunduShanaka) February 25, 2024

The pillar

Shabnim ismail pillar of MI bowling attack 🔥🔥🔥🔥 took another wicket of harleen deol

In her 2nd over

GGW 37-2 #GGvsMI #WPL #WPL2024 #TATAWPL
— chiya (@chiyuuuu5) February 25, 2024

Boom boom

Dude this Shabnim Ismail from SA is like Jasprit Bumrah of womens cricket

We can see the line & length like JB n aggression to deliver in every ball in her face & attitude🥵🔥🔥@shabnim_ismail we need more womens like u to make this sport more successful in girls#WPL2024 #GGvMI
— HaiL RebelStar (@Hail_RebelStar2) February 25, 2024

Crucial wickets

Shabnim Ismail opens up the match by taking 2 crucial wickets against team Gujarat within the first 3 overs🥵.#WPL2024 #ProboOpinions
— Probo (@probo_india) February 25, 2024

Great addition

Shabnim Ismail has been a great addition to the MI setup ❤️#WPL2024
— Shilpak. (@ugach_kahitarii) February 25, 2024

Better tahn youngsters

Shabnim Ismail is 35 years old and bowls at a better pace than most of the youngsters . Wow #CricketTwitter
— Sid (@SiddhantRo45) February 25, 2024

Agrressive

How good is Shabnim Ismail's bowling action!!#WPL2024
— Parth Patil (@parthhpatil) February 25, 2024

On fire

Shabnim Ismail is on fire 🔥

2 Wickets in 2 overs 💥

First Veda and now Harleen ...#WPL2024 #GGvMI #TATAWPL #IPL2024 #CricketTwitter
— Ritesh Sharma (@Ritesh_Sharma11) February 25, 2024

Second one