After losing the first ODI of the three-match series in Sydney, the Indian team is in a desperate need of a win in the second DI against Australia in Adelaide. However, the Indian skipper Virat Kohli once again lost the toss and the Australian skipper Aaron Finch decided to bat first. The Indian bowlers made early inroads in the Australian line-up as they were reduced to 26/2. However, the effort of Ravindra Jadeja in the nineteenth over of the game brought the third wicket for India and they were reeling at 82/3. 

The Australian team almost recovered after the early dismissals of Finch and Alex Carey as Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh made a strong partnership of 56 runs but Jadeja’s effort spoiled the partnership in the 19th over bowled by Kuldeep Yadav.

On the third bowl of the over, Kuldeep bowled a length bowl outside off to Khawaja, who pushed it toward point and attempt a quick run, but Jadeja was in no mood of giving the single. The field swopped towards his left, gathered the ball one-handed, takes one step and made a rocket throw to the non-striker for a direct hit. In replays, it was clearly visible that Khawaja was only centimeters out away from the creased as Jaddu’s brilliance has forced him to go back to the dressing room. Khawaja scored 21 runs off 23 balls before being run-out. 

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One had to say that it was absolutely world class from the Indian fielder. His slingy throw hits the bullseye at the bowler’s end. 

Here is the video of the dismissal:

This is a grouse piece of fielding.#AUSvIND | @bet365_aus pic.twitter.com/FyxkFy62Pg

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 15, 2019

It’s a do-or-die game for India as if they lose the Adelaide ODI, they will end up losing the ODI series before moving to Melbourne for the final game of the series.