Shree Charani created an unfortunate record by registering the most expensive spell by an Indian spinner in ODIs and becoming the first Indian spinner to concede more than 100 runs in an innings. On Sunday 1 March, Charani finished with figures of 10-0-106-2 in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
He previously held Yuzvendra Chahal’s record with figures of 10-0-89-1 against Australia in 2020 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Charani also equaled Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s record for the most expensive spell by any Indian bowler in ODI history. In 2015, Bhuvneshwar had figures of 10-0-106-1 against South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Australia vs India 3rd ODI Update
Most expensive spells of Indian bowlers in ODIs
- N. Shree Charani – 10-0-106-2, vs. Australia Women, Hobart, March 2026
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 10-6-106-1, vs. South Africa, Mumbai, October 2015
- R. Vinay Kumar – 9-0-102-1, vs Australia, Bengaluru, November 2013
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 10-0-92-1, vs New Zealand, Kanpur, October 2017
- Deepti Sharma – 10-0-90-1, vs. Australia Women, Hobart, March 2026
- Yuzvenda Singh Chahal – 10-0-89-1, vs Australia, Sydney, Nov 2020
- Priya Mishra – 10-0-88-1, vs. Australia Women, Brisbane, December 2024
HOW SHREE CHARANI FIRE
Charani came to the ball in the 11th over after an overswing and struggled to maintain a consistent line and length. Early in her spell, she was finding gaps for the batsmen and her inability to settle down allowed scoring opportunities.
In the 32nd over, Alyssa Healy, playing her last ODI, attacked the young spinner, hitting four boundaries and a six, while Charani conceded 23 runs in that over, highlighting the problems she faced playing aggressively in the pulls.
She had plenty to cheer about, adapting her pace and flight to claim two key wickets of Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham, both caught in the deep, showing her tactical awareness even if she didn’t aim perfectly.
Her final over was equally costly as she was toyed with by Nicola Carey as Charani escaped for 22 runs. Charani’s spell eventually gave the Aussies the momentum they needed as they finished on 409 for seven in 50 overs.
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
01 March 2026 15:12 IST
