Vaishnavi Sharma Runs Riot Against Zimbabwe, Scripts Rare Record With Maiden ODI Fifer

Vaishnavi Sharma took a fifer in the third WODI against Zimbabwe (Credit: BCCI Women)

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Vaishnavi Sharma achieved a rare feat in Indian cricket with an incredible spell that rocked Zimbabwe in the third women's ODI in Vadodara on Wednesday. The left-arm spinner became the youngest Indian woman to take five wickets in an ODI and the youngest to do it in this decade. At 20 years and 314 days, Vaishnavi achieved the milestone. Deepti Sharma, who scored 6/20 in 9.2 overs against Sri Lanka in Ranchi in 2016, is still the youngest Indian woman to take five wickets in an ODI.

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After making an impression in the previous game, Vaishnavi continued to do well in the series decider, giving Zimbabwe's hitters another strong showing. In the second ODI, Vaishnavi made her debut with an outstanding 4/39 from 10 overs, including a maiden. As India won by 121 runs and took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series, she removed Beloved Biza, Modester Mupachikwa, Chiedza Dhururu, and Michelle Mavunga.

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The young spinner entered Wednesday's match with confidence and rhythm, hitting early to put pressure on Zimbabwe. After Biza came out to attack, she dismissed him for one, and Harmanpreet Kaur finished…

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