In a thrilling encounter at the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals, Ravindra Jadeja provided a pivotal moment for Team India as Australia found themselves eight wickets down on the second day of the match. Jadeja’s breakthrough came in the form of dismissing Alex Carey with an lbw appeal, which proved to be a turning point in the game and added to the intense atmosphere of this highly anticipated clash.
Jadeja delivered a straight ball that did not turn, aiming directly at the stumps with a modest pace of 91 kilometers per hour. Carey attempted a reverse sweep but missed, leading to a confident appeal for lbw. The on-field umpire remained unconvinced, prompting India to take the decision to the review.
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The replay confirmed that there was no contact with the bat or glove. The impact was on Carey’s right leg, and the ball-tracking technology, HawkEye, revealed that it would have hit the leg stump. The successful review brought an end to Carey’s innings at 48 runs, comprising seven boundaries and a six.
Here is the video of the dismissal of Alex Carey:
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India faced a challenging start to the day before the lunch break when their bowler Mohammed Siraj bowled two half-volleys, allowing Steve Smith to reach his 31st Test century. However, the Indian bowlers quickly regrouped and found their rhythm, bowling at a good length and reaping rewards.
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The long-standing partnership between Smith and Travis Head, which had amassed an impressive 285 runs, was finally broken when Head gloved a short ball to the wicketkeeper. Cameron Green’s dismissal followed shortly after as he fell victim to an ambitious drive, curtailing his innings.
Shardul Thakur played a crucial role, deceiving Smith with a false shot that led to the Australian batsman’s departure after a well-earned 121 runs. Axar Patel’s exceptional fielding skills further dented Australia’s progress as he played a key role in dismissing Mitchell Starc. At the innings break, Australia was bundled out for 469, placing them in a dominant position in the contest thus far.
