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'Generally, I take such catches': Jadeja gives epic take on Kohli's one-handed stunner

Ravindra Jadeja opened up on Virat Kohli's stunning one-handed catch during the West Indies vs India 1st ODI, which was played in Dominica on Thursday.

Jigyanshushri Mahanta
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Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja (left), Virat Kohli (right) | Image: @indiancricketteam/Instagram/JioCinema | Image: self

In the ODI series opener at the Kensington Oval in Barbados, Team India showcased their dominance over West Indies on Thursday, July 27. Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja stood out with their impressive display, claiming 4/6 and 3/37 respectively. However, it was former captain Virat Kohli who stole the spotlight with a breathtaking one-handed catch, leaving the cricket world amazed. India's superior display secured a resounding victory and set the stage for an exciting series ahead.

3 Things You Need To Know

  • West Indies set a target of 115 runs for Team India in the 1st ODI
  • The Men In Blue secured the win within 23 overs of their chase
  • Ishan Kishan scored 52 off 46 replacing Rohit as the opener

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Ravindra Jadeja’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s one-handed stunner goes viral

Opting to bowl first in the WI vs IND 1st ODI, India brilliantly restricted West Indies to a meager total of 114 runs before the completion of allotted overs. During the 18th over of the 1st innings, Romario Shepherd was dismissed off Ravindra Jadeja’s delivery after Virat Kohli pulled off one of his best catches in recent years. Jadeja delivered a tossed-up delivery off the stump, as Shepherd looked to go behind the ball turning away from him, it instead took the outside edge.

The ball stayed low, going away from the second slip, but Kohli dived to his right and completed the sharp one-handed catch. This was Jadeja’s third wicket of the match, as the Windies were reduced to 96/6. Kohli’s catch was quick to go viral among fans and received a reaction from the bowler.

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"I take the catches when others bowl"

In a video shared by BCCI, Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav spoke about their chronicles in the series opener as the former shed his thoughts on Kohli’s catch. “The ball was spinning off the wicket. Usually, it's the other way round. I take the catches when others bowl, now, someone took such a great catch off mine! It was a great catch, low and sharp. He (Virat Kohli) didn't get much time, so it was great. Even Shubman (Gill) took a good catch. On such wickets, if fielders do well, your confidence also gets boosted,” said Jadeja.

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Meanwhile, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 16 runs off 21 balls as Rohit Sharma scored the winning runs for the Indian cricket team.

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