Poonam Yadav’s Spin Magic Voted Greatest Moment in Women’s T20 World Cup History

In a recent bracket challenge commemorating iconic moments from the Women's T20 World Cup, Poonam Yadav‘s spellbinding delivery, which overshadowed Australia‘s Ellyse Perry in the 2020 edition of the tournament, was voted as the “FanCraze Greatest Moment” by cricket fans worldwide. The spell has been immortalized by fans due to Yadav’s cunning leg-spin that left Perry stumped, thus contributing to India’s memorable victory at the tournament’s opening match.

The moment involved Perry advancing down the pitch, only to be deceived by Yadav’s wrong-un, which dipped and skidded between bat and pad, dislodging the leg stump. Yadav’s exceptional performance earned her the Player of the Match award, setting a benchmark for the tournament trajectory.

While Yadav’s moment took the top spot, other cricket legends also featured prominently in the bracket. Ellyse Perry, celebrated for her all-round performances, came under the spotlight for her critical contribution during the final of the second edition of the tournament, where she thwarted a dangerous New Zealand innings led by Sophie Devine.

Another noteworthy moment was when Alyssa Healy inflicted a game-changing run-out against India’s Harmanpreet Kaur during a tense semi-final match in 2023, a moment that altered the game’s outcome dramatically. Additionally, Megan Schutt‘s pivotal lbw against Laura Wolvaardt, which aided Australia in securing their sixth T20 World Cup title, was among the celebrated events.

The West Indies Women’s triumph in 2016, driven by Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor’s significant contributions, also holds a noteworthy place. The West Indies claimed their maiden T20 World Cup title at Eden Gardens, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing history.

In an earlier tournament, England’s Katherine Sciver-Brunt delivered a critical over in the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Final, swinging the game away from New Zealand in favor of England through her impressive bowling at Lord's.

Alyssa Healy also made headlines with her spectacular performance in front of a massive crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2020, smashing three successive sixes against India in the final, a feat that led Australia to their record-breaking fifth T20 World Cup title.

Lastly, South African bowler Ayabonga Khaka was recognized for her impactful performance against England, where her three-wicket over in a semi-final match turned the game in South Africa‘s favor, showcasing her growing prowess in world cricket.