Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showcased his exceptional skill once again, delivering a mesmerizing carrom ball to dismiss New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips on Day 2 of the third Test in Mumbai. Ashwin’s deceptive delivery left the all-rounder completely baffled, highlighting the spinner’s expertise and his ability to outwit batters even on challenging pitches.
It was the 33rd over of New Zealand’s second innings when Ashwin struck with his magic. The fifth ball was delivered with subtle precision, landing around the leg stump and spinning sharply away from Phillips, who attempted to flick it towards the on-side. However, the ball’s sudden deviation caught Phillips off-guard.
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Glenn Phillips swung his bat but failed to connect, as the ball whizzed past his outside edge and crashed into the off stump. The dismissal brought the Wankhede crowd to its feet, celebrating Ashwin’s masterclass in spin bowling. Phillips had been building momentum with a quick-fire 26 off just 14 balls, including a boundary and three massive sixes, which momentarily put pressure on the Indian bowlers.
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His aggressive approach was keeping New Zealand’s hopes alive, but Ashwin’s timely breakthrough disrupted their innings significantly. With Phillips’ wicket, New Zealand found themselves struggling at 103/6, staring at a tough path ahead as Ashwin tightened his grip on the game.
Commentators and fans alike praised Ashwin’s brilliance, noting how his variation and control over the carrom ball set him apart from many contemporary spinners. Former cricketers on air remarked how Ashwin’s tactical use of spin bowling could be a defining factor in the match’s outcome. His ability to switch between traditional off-spin and deceptive deliveries like the carrom ball makes him a constant threat to batters unprepared for such sharp deviations.
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With New Zealand losing their in-form batsman and momentum slipping away, Ashwin’s delivery could very well be remembered as one of the game-changing moments of the match, adding another highlight to his illustrious career.
