India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja received the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his excellence in the semifinal conflict in opposition to New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.
Jadeja was offered the greatest fielder medal by batter Suryakumar Yadav in a dressing room ceremony following India’s 70-run victory.
Following the semi-final, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday posted a video on X that includes Jadeja taking house the greatest fielder medal. Fielding coach T. Dilip introduced pacer Mohammed Siraj, wicketkeeper-batter Okay. L. Rahul, and Jadeja had been three potential candidates to win the medal. But after making three catches in opposition to the Kiwis in Mumbai, Jadeja got here out on high.
Dilip additionally recommended Okay.L. Rahul for his efficiency in the semis. To see who received, although, Dilip requested the gamers to activate the TV in the dressing room.
Before handing over the medal to Jadeja, Suryakumar mentioned, “Cheete ki chaal, Baaz ki nazar, aur Royal Navghan ki fielding se koi nahi bach sakta.”
In order to deny the Kiwis the alternative to win the recreation, Jadeja made the important catch of Daryl Mitchell in the forty sixth over. Mitchell left the recreation having hit 9 boundaries and 7 sixes in his 134 runs off 119 balls innings.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed his lone wicket of the day and Jadeja made the catch that despatched Glenn Phillips again to the pavilion. With 41 runs, Phillips was wanting good, however Jadeja’s excellent effort on the boundary stored him quick of a half-century.
The Kiwis had been dealt a extreme setback of their pursuit of 398 runs when Kuldeep Yadav struck, forcing Jadeja to gather Mark Chapman’s catch at deep backward sq. leg. On the again of its all-round efficiency, India stormed into the last of ICC World Cup 2023, beating New Zealand by 70 runs in the semifinal conflict on Wednesday.