Day of the second match of the Test series against New Zealand series has seen its closure today, and although the Indian batting order once gained failed to make a mark in the second innings, significantly better performance was observed from them during the hosts’ first innings. Along with joint marvel from Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, one of the most talked about topics from the match was Ravindra Jadeja’s super human catch. Before starting the second innings, the superstar cricketer worded in his reaction from the startling catch.
While a marvellous performance from the Indian bowlers bundled the Kiwis on 235, at tea, all eyes were on Ravindra Jadeja for his superhuman effort. The fielder was present for an interview session, where he said: “I was expecting him (Wagner) to score towards deep square leg. But I didn’t expect the ball to come at that pace. It came so quickly with the wind and I just stuck my hand out.”
“I didn’t even realise when I took the catch. We bowled well as a unit. We will look to bat well and bowl them out again,” Jadeja added.
This was Shami’s third pick of the match, as the pacer secured a total of four. Other than picking Wagner, the 29 year old dismissed Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls and Kyle Jamieson.
Jadeja is renowned for his amazing skills as a fielder, and today’s show stopping effort from the Team India all rounder was seen in the 72nd over at Hagley Oval. Facing Shami’s delivery, Neil Wagner went for a pull towards the square leg, where Jadeja was in position. The 31 year old jumped unbelievably high, and caught the ball with only his left hand.
The Indian fielders were left ashook with such a marvellous display of fielding abilities from the veteran, and along with the startled spectators, even Wagner, who left the pitch on 21, was astounded on Jadeja’s expertise.
Check out the jaw dropping catch in the clip below, courtesy to Twitter user @Sourav206.
Ravindra Jadeja. Take a bow!. What a catch!. Stunner!. #INDvsNZ pic.twitter.com/Pe1JIeHENm
— Sourav20 (@Sourav206) March 1, 2020
In addition to the spectacular catch, Jadeja also had an impressive spell with the ball, securing the vital wickets of Ross Taylor and Colin de Grandhomme.
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