Curtly Ambrose produced one of the most devastating spells in Test history, taking 7 wickets for just 1 run against Australia at the WACA in 1993. How many balls did it take him?

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Ambrose took 7 for 1 in just 32 deliveries at Perth on 30 January 1993, demolishing Australia's first innings and helping West Indies win the match and the series.

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