Ravindra Jadeja becomes joint-most successful bowler against Joe Root (ODIs)
What's the story
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continued his exploits against Joe Root in ODIs.
After dismissing the batter in the 1st ODI in Nagpur, Jadeja outfoxed Root once again during the 2nd ODI in Cuttack.
England talisman Root was looking solid at the crease before being dismissed for 69 from 72 balls.
Jadeja is now the joint-most successful bowler versus Root in ODIs. Here's more.
Summary
Root falls against the run of play
Root walked in when England were 81/1 following the dismissal of Phil Salt. Thereafter, Ben Duckett (65) perished.
Root and Harry Brook added a fine 66-run stand for the 3rd wicket.
Another 51-run stand followed alongside Jos Buttler.
Root held his fort and was looking to dominate the proceedings. Jadeja dismissed him in the 43rd over. Root was caught at long-off following a chip.
Duel
Jadeja vs Root: Decoding the ODI numbers
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 six fours and four sixes. Root's strike rate is 85.71.
Jadeja has dismissed the batter on 5 occasions with Root averaging 25.20 in this contest.
Information
Boult's numbers against Root
Boult owns 5 dismissals versus Root from 14 innings. The left-arm pacer has bowled 58 dot balls. Root has scored 100 runs from 116 balls in this duel. Root averages 20 against Boult.