Ravindra Jadeja’s 12-Wicket Masterclass in Ranji Trophy
Ravindra Jadeja shone in the Ranji Trophy. He took 12 wickets for Saurashtra against Delhi. His performance showed his mastery in subcontinental conditions. Jadeja’s sensational display included a five-wicket haul in the first innings. He then took seven wickets in the second, dismissing Delhi’s Rishabh Pant.
Pant, a prolific batter in domestic cricket, had a quiet outing, managing just 1 and 17 in the two innings. Jadeja’s heroics reaffirmed his status as one of the finest performers on Indian soil.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Redemption After Border-Gavaskar Criticism
Jadeja excelled after criticism for his poor show in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The all-rounder struggled to justify his selection in that series. This prompted some former players to call for a review of his place in the Test squad.
The BCCI mandated national players to play in the Ranji Trophy. In response, Jadeja returned to domestic cricket to prove his mettle. His 36th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket proved he is irreplaceable on Indian pitches.
Rishabh Pant Falls to Jadeja’s Class
A highlight of the match was Jadeja’s dismissal of Rishabh Pant. He is Delhi’s wicketkeeper-batter and a top Indian Test player. Pant, a star in domestic cricket, could not escape Jadeja’s attack. His low scores in both innings contributed to Delhi’s struggles.
Other Indian Stars Struggle in Ranji Trophy
Jadeja excelled. But, other Indian stars struggled in their matches. Mumbai’s trio of Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer failed. They all scored poorly against Jammu and Kashmir.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill, playing for Punjab, underperformed. He scored poorly against Karnataka. These low returns from key players show the Ranji Trophy’s competition.