Watch: Australian opener Beth Mooney's disastrous run out against India in one-off Test

Australian opener Beth Mooney experienced an unexpected lapse in concentration during the one-off Test against India on Saturday, resulting in a bizarre run-out.

Mooney, a seasoned left-hander known for challenging India in the past, started strongly in Australia's second innings. However, she encountered a regrettable incident in the 12th over that she would prefer to leave behind.

Sneh Rana delivered a full-length delivery that Mooney gently tapped towards Richa Ghosh at silly point. Ghosh, a Test debutant who usually keeps wickets in limited-overs cricket, swiftly collected the ball and executed a quick throw, achieving a direct hit. During this time, Mooney had casually stepped out of her crease and failed to keep an eye on the ball, turning her back on the action.

𝙍𝙐𝙉-𝙊𝙐𝙏! 🎯

How about that for game awareness 👌 👌

That was brilliant from Richa Ghosh 🙌 🙌

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By the time Mooney realized her mistake, it was too late. The Indian team celebrated their early breakthrough of the day. This incident highlighted Ghosh's sharp reflexes and situational awareness, while Mooney, on the other hand, might find herself ruminating over her dismissal for some time.

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