Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav Dominate as India Dismantle Pakistan’s Batting Lineup
India’s spinners shone bright. Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav ripped apart Pakistan’s batting lineup. It was a strong performance. Jadeja’s precision and Kuldeep’s variations had Pakistan in trouble. Their key breakthroughs gave India a strong advantage.
Jadeja’s Magic Delivery Removes Tayyab Tahir
Jadeja produced a moment of brilliance to dismiss Tayyab Tahir. He bowled from around the wicket. The ball was a good length and traveled at 94.1 kmph. It pitched on the stumps and turned away a bit. Tahir moved up to defend but got beaten on the outside edge. He watched helplessly as the ball hit the off stump.
This wicket caused a collapse. Soon, Pakistan was struggling at 165/5. India tightened their grip on the match.
Kuldeep Strikes: Salman Ali Agha Falls to a Googly
Kuldeep Yadav then deceived Salman Ali Agha with a perfectly bowled googly. The ball pitched around middle and leg. Salman tried to flick it forward, but he closed his bat face too soon. This caused a leading edge. Jadeja, at short cover, dashed forward and made a quick catch. This put Pakistan in even more trouble.
With Pakistan now six wickets down, India’s bowlers continued their relentless attack.
Jadeja and Kuldeep Reach Career Milestones
- Ravindra Jadeja has made 150 career catches in all formats. This shows he is a reliable fielder.
- Kuldeep Yadav took his 300th international wicket. This cements his role as a crucial bowler for India.
Shaheen Afridi Departs for a Golden Duck
Kuldeep continued his dominance, trapping Shaheen Afridi LBW with another deceptive googly. Afridi, failing to read the turn, was beaten completely and struck on the back pad. With three reds on ball tracking, the decision was upheld, and Kuldeep found himself on a hat-trick.
Virat Kohli’s Spectacular Catch Sends Naseem Shah Back
Pakistan’s lower order collapsed when Naseem Shah edged a high ball from Kuldeep. Virat Kohli caught it at long-on. Naseem tried a lofted shot but missed his timing. This let Kohli run in and make a diving catch.
With this, Kohli surpassed 157 catches in ODIs, becoming India’s leading outfielder. Meanwhile, Kuldeep secured his third wicket, sealing India’s dominance.
India’s Spinners Take Full Control
Jadeja and Kuldeep led the way as Pakistan’s batting lineup fell apart under pressure. India’s smart tactics and quick fielding kept them in control, moving them closer to a big win.
