Ravindra Jadeja Bags Five Wickets on Ranji Trophy Return Against Delhi

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Ravindra Jadeja Bags Five Wickets on Ranji Trophy Return Against Delhi

Ravindra Jadeja returned to domestic cricket with a bang. He took five wickets against Rishabh Pant’s Delhi in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy. Playing for Saurashtra at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Jadeja destroyed Delhi’s batsmen. He restricted them to 188 runs in just 49.4 overs.

Jadeja’s 5-66 in 17.4 overs was a class act. It was also his 35th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.

Ravindra Jadeja’s Stunning Spell

After a tough Test tour of Australia, critics doubted Ravindra Jadeja. He silenced them with a masterful display of spin bowling. His spell included key wickets of:

  • Rishabh Pant: Caught LBW for just 1 run.
  • Ayush Badoni: Delhi’s captain fell to Jadeja’s skillful spin.
  • Yash Dhull: India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning captain became another prized scalp.

Jadeja began his dominance by trapping Delhi opener Sanat Sangwan LBW. His final wicket came in style as he stumped Shivam Sharma to complete his five-for.

Ravindra Jadeja’s Bowling Figures:

  • Overs: 17.4
  • Runs Conceded: 66
  • Wickets Taken: 5

Jadeja’s 35th First-Class Five-Wicket Haul

This five-wicket haul adds to Jadeja’s illustrious career. It brings his first-class total to an incredible 35 five-wicket hauls. Of these, 15 have come for Team India in Test cricket. This cements his status as one of India’s top all-rounders.

Delhi’s Batting Collapse

Delhi’s star-studded lineup, led by Ayush Badoni, included Rishabh Pant and Yash Dhull. They are national players. They failed to stand up to Jadeja’s brilliance.

  • Delhi’s Total: 188 all out in 49.4 overs.
  • Top Performers: Delhi failed to produce significant contributions, with Jadeja constantly applying pressure.

Jadeja and Pant to Reunite for ICC Champions Trophy

Ravindra Jadeja’s success hurt his national teammate, Rishabh Pant. But, the two will join forces next month. Both have been named in India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in the UAE.

The duo, key to India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win, will seek to repeat their success in the upcoming ODI tournament.

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