In a stunning turn of events at Hobart’s Ninja Stadium, India’s left-arm spinner N Shree Charani etched her name into the record books for all the wrong reasons during the Women’s ODI clash against Australia on March 1. Bowling a full quota of 10 overs, Charani leaked 106 runs while claiming just two wickets, becoming the Indian bowler with the most expensive spell in ODI history.
This dismal performance places her spell as the third costliest in women’s ODI cricket overall. Despite the wickets, the economical carnage will haunt her career. Veteran teammate Deepti Sharma wasn’t spared either, conceding 90 runs off her 10 overs, slotting into second place among Indian bowlers for the unwanted record.
The previous Indian record was held by Priya Mishra, who gave away 88 runs in 10 overs against Australia just months ago on December 8, 2024. Globally, Ireland’s Cara Murray holds the grim top spot with 119 runs off 10 overs against New Zealand in 2018, followed by Pakistan’s Shazia Khan’s 111 runs against Australia in 1997.
Australia’s batting onslaught set the tone after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Captain Alyssa Healy, in her farewell ODI, smashed a blistering 158 off 98 balls, while Beth Mooney remained unbeaten on 106 off 84 deliveries. Georgia Wareham contributed 62 off 52, and Nicola Carey added a quick 34 off 15, propelling Australia to a massive 409/7.
As India faces a daunting chase in Healy’s swan song, this match underscores the hosts’ batting firepower and the visitors’ bowling woes, marking a tough day in the record column for the Indian spinners.