Shane Warne delivered an iconic 'Ball of the Century' to Mike Gatting in the 1st Test, Ashes 1993. The Aussie legend bowled an enticing leg-break down the leg side with a generous whip of his wrists. Gatting's feeble defense couldn't stop the unplayable delivery.
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Adil Rashid bowled a remarkable leg-spinner to dismiss KL Rahul for 149 during the 5th Test, India tour of England 2018. The ball turned sharply from round the wicket, hitting the rough patch, and clipped the off-bail. Rahul couldn't believe his bad luck.
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Ashes 2017-18, 3rd Test: Mitchell Starc's lethal delivery struck James Vince hard. Bowling around the wicket, Starc used a crack on middle stump to change the ball's path. Vince's nudge attempt failed, resulting in a devastating blow on the off-stump.
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In the 2nd Test of India's tour of South Africa in 2010, Sreesanth showcased his formidable talent with a searing bouncer to Jacques Kallis. The delivery left Kallis in a tangle, unable to avoid it, resulting in an easy catch to point.
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In the ICC World Cup 1999, Shoaib Akhtar delivered an electrifying yorker to Stephen Fleming in NZ vs Pak match. The 148 kmph thunderbolt from over the wicket beat Fleming's late bat and crashed into the leg stump. One of the most memorable World Cup moments ever.
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During England's tour of WI in 2015, James Anderson bowled a remarkable inswinger to Kraigg Brathwaite. The seam presentation was perfect, and the ball swung beautifully, breaching Brathwaite's defense. Despite his efforts, the delivery was unplayable.
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In T20 WC 2014, (Ind vs SA) Ashwin surprised Amla with a brilliant carrom ball, showcasing his deceptive skills. Amla misread the delivery, leading to his dismissal. Ashwin's proficiency as an off-spinner was evident in how he found the perfect length and significant turn.
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In the 3rd Test, (Ind vs Aus 2014) Mitchell Johnson's fiery bouncers had Cheteshwar Pujara on the backfoot. Sensing his chance, Johnson cleverly bowled an off-cutter and dismissing him. A masterclass in setting up a batsman by the Aussie quick.
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