Ravindra Jadeja once again underlined his reputation as one of the finest fielders in world cricket by pulling off a sensational catch to break a crucial partnership in the third ODI between India and New Zealand. The moment came at a vital juncture when Harshit Rana dismissed Will Young for 30, ending a steady 53-run stand and leaving the visitors three down for 58.
The dismissal occurred in the 13th over of New Zealand’s innings. Rana bowled a short and wide delivery outside off stump, tempting Young into playing the cut. The right-hander went hard at the shot but failed to keep it along the ground. Stationed at point, Jadeja reacted in a flash, diving sharply to his right and completing a clean two-handed catch before hitting the turf.
At 37, the all-rounder showed remarkable agility, balance, and awareness — traits that continue to set him apart in the field. Ravindra Jadeja’s athletic brilliance was on display earlier as well, when he nearly pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Devon Conway on the third ball of the match.
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Dvon Conway survived on that occasion, but Jadeja ensured there were no such let-offs when Young offered a chance. His commitment and sharp reflexes once again highlighted why he remains an invaluable asset for India, regardless of conditions or format.
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Meanwhile, Harshit Rana’s consistency with the ball has been one of India’s biggest positives in the series. With the wicket of Young, the young pacer became the joint-highest wicket-taker of the series alongside Kyle Jamieson. Rana’s timely breakthrough further tightened India’s grip on the ODI series decider, especially after Young’s match-defining 87 in the previous game.
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Earlier in the innings, Rana and Arshdeep Singh set the tone by removing openers Devon Conway and Henry Nicholls inside the first two overs after captain Shubman Gill elected to bowl first. At the time of writing, New Zealand were 71/3 after 15 overs, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips tasked with rebuilding the innings.
India, having won the first ODI before losing the second, will be keen to clinch another home series victory. The Men in Blue remain unbeaten in ODIs at the Holkar Stadium and have not lost a home 50-over series to New Zealand, a record they will be determined to preserve.
