Annabel Sutherland produced an absolute gem of a delivery to dismiss England batter Amy Jones in the 23rd match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The stunning ball from the Australian all-rounder left the off stump shattered and had fans and experts applauding her exceptional form with the ball this tournament.
Annabel Sutherland delivers a perfect seam-up beauty to dismiss Amy Jones
It happened on the 6th ball of the ninth over, when Sutherland bowled a good-length delivery that nipped in and straightened just enough to beat Jones’ bat. The English batter attempted to play a straight drive but failed to move her front foot closer to the pitch of the ball. The delivery zipped past her outside edge and knocked the top of off stump, leaving Jones stunned and Sutherland ecstatic.
It was a textbook fast-bowling dismissal — good length, late movement, and precision targeting the off stump. Sutherland let out a loud roar in celebration, and her teammates joined in to acknowledge yet another moment of brilliance from the young pacer.
The delivery has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament, showcasing Sutherland’s growing stature as a match-winner with the ball.
Here’s the video:
Sutherland dominating with the ball in Women’s World Cup 2025
Sutherland’s spell has been one of the key factors behind Australia’s success in the World Cup so far. The all-rounder has consistently picked up wickets in the powerplay, putting opposition batters under immense pressure early on. Her ability to swing the new ball and generate seam movement on any surface has made her one of the toughest bowlers to face in the competition. She is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament as well. So far, Sutherland has taken 13 wickets in 5 matches with 5/40 being her best performance.
Amy Jones’ poor form continues
For Jones, the dismissal added to her string of inconsistent performances in the ongoing tournament. In six matches, the England wicketkeeper-batter has managed just 134 runs at an average of 26.80, with her lone half-century coming in the previous game against India.
While she showed signs of returning to form in that match, Jones struggled once again against Australia’s disciplined bowling attack. Her dismissal left England in early trouble, forcing their middle order to rebuild under pressure.
With the knockout stage approaching, England will hope that Jones can regain her touch and contribute more effectively at the top of the order.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
