At the conclusion of the second day of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, India finds itself in a strong position. The Indian bowlers excelled, significantly extending their lead and putting pressure on the opposition. Ravindra Jadeja demonstrated his all-round abilities, not only delivering an impressive bowling performance but also contributing with the bat. His efforts were crucial in solidifying India’s commanding stance in the match, setting the stage for further success.
Ravindra Jadeja Talked About His Important Innings:
After the match, Ravindra Jadeja reflected on his vital innings and the significant partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin. He also shared insights about the Chennai pitch, highlighting how it influenced their approach and contributed to their performance, ultimately helping the team secure a competitive total. Jadeja emphasized the importance of adapting to conditions in crucial moments.
He said, “ I got out today but it’s part and parcel of the game. Now we have to put up a good score on the board in the second innings. I am very happy with my bowling, the way I went through today. It’s a good opportunity to take the 300th wicket on this ground. First we have to bat very well, we have to put somewhere around 120-150 from hereon. We’ll be in a good position and then we’ll come out and bowl and try and get them out as early as possible.”
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While talking about the pitch in Chennai, he further said, “ (Pitch) It’s pretty good for batting but there’s still something in the wicket for the fast bowlers. Odd ball was seaming, odd ball was swinging, it’s not that easy for batters. If fast bowlers bend their back, they can take something out of the wicket.”
His partnership with Ashwin, which yielded a crucial 199 runs under pressure, provided India with a strong total for the bowlers to defend effectively. This collaboration was vital in setting up a competitive score for the team.
While talking about that, he added, “ (Partnership with Ashwin) First of all, Ashwin doesn’t need any advice (chuckles). I was just talking to Ash that we are not gonna miscall or try and make errors because the wicket was so good and we both were batting very well. I said we’ll look to take easy singles, I’ll try and not make you run hard and that was the conversation between us. Well played to Ashwin, he played a brilliant knock at his home ground. There is something in the wicket for the fast bowler and for spinners also, odd spin and odd ball is keeping low. All the five bowlers will be in play.”
Ravindra Jadeja’s All-Round Excellence:
After India found themselves at a precarious 144 for 6 in their first innings, Ravindra Jadeja joined Ravichandran Ashwin at the crease under significant pressure. Jadeja played a crucial innings, scoring 86 runs off 124 balls, with 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, showcasing a strike rate of 69.35. Together, they built a vital partnership, stabilizing the innings and helping India recover from a challenging position, ultimately strengthening the team’s overall performance.
The Indian bowlers delivered an exceptional performance, but Litton Das and Shakib al Hasan managed to form a brief partnership that provided some stability for Bangladesh. However, Ravindra Jadeja disrupted their efforts by taking both their wickets. He finished with impressive figures of 2 wickets for just 19 runs in 8 overs, boasting an outstanding economy rate of 2.40. His crucial breakthroughs played a key role in maintaining pressure on the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
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