Watch: Ravindra Jadeja inflicts MS Dhoni-esque no-look run out to get rid of William O'Rourke
Published - 26 Oct 2024, 10:50 AM | Updated - 26 Oct 2024, 11:39 PM
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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja pulled off a legendary wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni-esque run-out during the second Test against New Zealand. Ravindra Jadeja exhibited a great presence of mind to effect a run-out of New Zealand batter William O'Rourke despite a wayward collect from the fielder.
The hosts made a strong comeback with the ball in the first session of the third day of the match at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday, October 26. They picked up five wickets in the New Zealand second innings inside the first overs as the victim team bowed out for 255 runs.
Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Inflicts MS Dhoni-esque No-Look Run Out
The incident took place in the 70th over of New Zealand's second innings. Ravindra Jadeja inflicted an MS Dhoni-esque no-look run-out. William O'Rourke showed no urgency while completing the second run. Jadeja flicked Washington Sundar's throw onto the stumps just in time to dismiss O'Rourke.
𝘼 𝙧𝙪𝙣-𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚!
— BCCI (@BCCI) October 26, 2024
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Ravindra Jadeja Took Three Wickets On Third Day Of Pune Test
Jadeja provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Tom Blundell, who scored 41 runs off 83 balls. Notably, it was his first wicket for Jadeja across two innings in the match. He then dismissed Mitchell Santner and Ajaz Patel. Ravichandra Ashwin picked up the wicket of Tim Southee in the morning.
Washington Sundar didn't come to bowl in the morning session of the third day. The right arm off spinner picked up four wickets on the second day during the New Zealand second innings. It is worth mentioning that the Tamil Nadu bowl cricketer bagged his career-best seven wicket haul in the first innings.
Best Match Figures for India vs New Zealand
| Match Figures | Player | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/140 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Indore | 2016 |
| 12/85 | Ravichandran Ashwin | Hyderabad | 2012 |
| 12/152 | Shivaramakrishnan Venkatraghavan | Delhi | 1965 |
| 11/115 | Washington Sundar | Pune | 2024 * |
| 11/140 | EAS Prasanna | Auckland | 1976 |
Team India Has To Chanse A Target Of 359 Runs
India has to chase a challenging target of 359 runs in the fourth innings on a difficult pitch. Gautam Gambhir offered final advice to the captain before the batting began. New Zealand's batters provided a strategy for success, rotating the strike and preventing the spinners from settling into a rhythm.
The Rohit Sharma-led team needs to bat till the end of the day without losing too many wickets. They will have to complete the victory on the fourth day of the match, considering the depth of their batting line-up. It's worth mentioning that the home team is currently trailing 0-1 in the three-match series.
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