It takes a special delivery to dismiss Steve Smith. And Ravindra Jadeja did that. The spinner produced a stunning unplayable delivery in IND vs AUS World Cup clash that completely baffled the Australian star batter. The wickets get shattered as Smith walks back to the pavilion narrowly missing a well-deserved half-century.
Ravindra Jadeja is notoriously known for breaking set partnerships and he did that. While Steve Smith was rooted to the crease inching closer to a fine fifty, Ravindra Jadeja produced the ball of the tournament so far. Smith stays rooted to his spot and reacts in shock as the ball knocks the stumps.
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Evidently, Jadeja has made Steve Smith his bunny. The Indian spinner has dispatched the Aussie batter a total of 11 times. Jadeja has scalped Smith 8 times in Test, Twice in ODIs, and once in T20Is.
Steven Smith vs Ravindra Jadeja in ODIs
Runs – 222
Balls – 188
Outs – 2
Avg – 110.00
Dots – 61
4s/6s – 18/5
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Steve Smith Dismissal
It was the start of the 28th over when Jadeja decided that enough was enough. After Warner’s dismissal, Labuscagne and Smith were en route to form a strong partnership. Smith was 4 runs shy of his fifty.
First ball of the new over and Jadeja bowls a gem of a delivery. An unplayable ball as the ball moves towards the stumps. Pitched on a good length, the ball continues to drift towards the batter. Smith moves ahead to defend but the ball goes through and hits the off stump.
Smith stands smiling at the sheer brilliance of the ball. Jadeja then picked two quick wickets to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey as India go on top of Australia.
