2nd ODI: Ravindra Jadeja takes three wickets, dismisses Root again
What's the story
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues his exploits in ODI cricket.
Jadeja took three wickets against England in the 2nd ODI at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, witht the visitors smashing 304. He was the pick of India's bowlers.
Jadeja once again outfoxed Joe Root, becoming the the joint-most successful bowler versus the England batter in ODIs.
Here are the key stats.
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How Jadeja perturbed England
Jadeja's first breakthrough came in the form of Ben Duckett, who was eyeing a century. He departed for a 56-ball 65.
England's other half-centurion Root was the next big fish caught by Jadeja. The Indian spinner next dismissed Jamie Overton for 6(10).
As mentioned, Jadeja was India's best bowler as he conceded just 35 runs in 10 overs, including a maiden.
Record
Joint-most successful bowler against Root (ODIs)
As mentioned, Jadeja is now the joint-most successful bowler versus Root in ODI cricket, with New Zealand's Trent Boult. The duo has dismissed Root five times.
As per ESPNcricinfo, across 11 innings, Root has scored 126 runs from 147 balls bowled by Jadeja.
Root has faced 66 dot balls in addition to hitting 6 fours and 4 sixes. His strike-rate is 85.71.
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Jadeja gets to 226 ODI wickets
Jadeja also starred in India's win in the 1st ODI against England in Nagpur. He took three wickets, breaking several records in that match.
He became the leading wicket-taker in India-England ODIs, going past James Anderson.
Jadeja also became the fifth Indian to complete 600 wickets in international cricket.
The Indian all-rounder now has 226 wickets from 199 ODIs at 35.38 (two fifers).