Australia was defending 311 runs and Tammy Beaumont set up a brilliant platform for the run-chase through her 74 runs in 82 balls. However, it was King who gave Australia a much-needed breakthrough.
King gave a perfect flight to the ball that was pitched just outside the leg stump. Beaumont charged down the track but the ball spun at the perfect time and spun hard as wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy collected way outside the stump line. Beaumont was stumped as the scorecard read Stumped Healy Bowled King.
Leggie Alana King gives a perfect tribute to the legend #ShaneWarne #CWC22 | #TeamAustralia pic.twitter.com/0RCukckDlt
— Female Cricket #CWC22 (@imfemalecricket) March 5, 2022
It was a perfect ball from King to pay tribute to Shane Warne, who passed away yesterday. King touched the black armband she was wearing as a mark of respect for the King of Leg Spin.
