Ravindra Jadeja Takes Wonder Catch To Dismiss Jason Roy

Ravindra Jadeja, who was brought on to field as a substitute to KL Rahul, took a stunning catch to dismiss Jason Roy and break England's first-wicket stand of 160 runs in Birmingham on Sunday. It was the highest first-wicket stand by any team at the World Cup 2019 against a formidable Indian bowling line-up. Jason Roy, who got a lucky escape in the India vs England World Cup 2019 match earlier, was dismissed after Ravindra Jadeja took a catch diving forward at long-on. The much-needed breakthrough brought instant smiles on the faces of Indian cricketers and Virat Kohli pumped up his fist to express his happiness.

Roy, who slammed his bat as he walked off the ground, was the only wicket India were able to get in the first 30 overs.

Jadeja, who has always been good on the field for India, was appreciated for his effort by the cricket fraternity and fans.

Stand up and salute the champion Sir Ravindra #Jadeja #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/T3N9k2KXmS

— sumit parpyani (@sumo821) June 30, 2019

#JasonRoy #Jadeja #INDvENG#cwc19 Ravindra Jadeja's stunning catch to dismiss Jason Roy

Reaction of Indian fans : pic.twitter.com/THnAweuBZO

— MD Hussain (@mdhussain216) June 30, 2019

What a brilliant effort by Ravindra jadeja to dismiss Jason roy. Superp catch at boudry line. Diving infront. Giving happiness to us. Thanks Jadeja.
#INDvENG #INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/IZV2MANOkj

— ABDUL ALEEM (@abdulaleem8) June 30, 2019

Ravindra jadeja after realising he has been taken into squad for fielding
#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/gnU0qOrQjj

— Mr. Bakchod (@Batrajikalonda) June 30, 2019

What a great moment. #Jai ho Sir ravindra jadeja pic.twitter.com/I0TcXBfUS6

— Lalit kumar choudhary (@Lalitku56343491) June 30, 2019

Tournament hosts England are looking to win the World Cup for the first time, had struggled to make good starts in Roy's absence.

Meanwhile India -- needing just one win from their three remaining group games to secure a semi-final place -- made one change, with batsman Rishabh Pant preferred to all-rounder Vijay Shankar.

Shankar, who has been replaced in the playing XI, made three appearances at the World Cup 2019 but did not perform as per expectations.

India skipper Virat Kohli, at the toss, showed belief in young Rishabh Pant and said, "he brings in a lot of fearlessness".

Topics mentioned in this article

Ravindra Jadeja KL Rahul Jason Roy World Cup 2019 England vs India, Match 38 Cricket