The 6th over of the T20 World Cup 2026 match saw a crucial turning point for India when Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a standout ball that thrilled the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s brilliant delivery topples Max O’Dowd’s leg stump
Facing the dangerous Max O’Dowd, who had just hit a six off Washington Sundar, Chakaravarthy bowled a clever googly that confused the batsman completely. O’Dowd tried to hit the ball aggressively to the leg side but misjudged its length and direction.
The ball sharply turned in, slipped through the gap between bat and pad, and struck the leg stump, knocking it over dramatically. This crucial wicket ended O’Dowd’s innings at 20 and disrupted a solid opening partnership. Chakaravarthy’s impactful performance in his first over, allowing just three runs while taking a wicket, highlighted his role as India’s key spinner as they progress to the Super 8s.
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