Champions Trophy final: Ravindra Jadeja dents NZ with economical spell
What's the story
Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja signed off with an economical spell against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
Jadeja made a mark with a wicket in his 10-over spell in middle overs, after NZ skipper Mitchell Santner elected to bat.
The Indian spinner returned with a crucial wicket of Tom Latham. He was hugged by Virat Kohli post his spell.
Spell
Jadeja shines in middle overs
Jadeja came into the attack in the 20th over. NZ had lost three wickets by then.
He did not take too long to strike as he dismissed Latham. The Kiwi batter was trapped in front, having departed for a 30-ball 14.
Although Jadeja was wicketless in the rest of his spell, he conceded just 30 runs in 10 overs.
Information
Jadeja dismisses Latham again
As per ESPNcricinfo, this was the third instance of Latham falling to Jadeja in five ODI innings. The Kiwi batter has scored just 22 runs off 33 balls in the format. His average reads 7.33.
Career
A look at his career
Jadeja will sign off from the 2025 Champions Trophy with five wickets in as many matches. The one against New Zealand was likely his final spell in the tournament.
Jadeja, 36, has now raced to 231 wickets from 204 ODIs at an average of 35.41. His economy rate in the format reads 4.85.
Jadeja's ODI tally includes two fifers.