Star Indian player Ravindra Jadeja has decided to stop playing T20I cricket. He announced his retirement from T20Is on Sunday, June 30, through an Instagram post.
Jadeja was part of the Indian team that won the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa at Kensington Oval. In the final, he batted briefly, scoring two runs off two balls, and bowled one over, giving away 12 runs.
Even though Jadeja didn’t have his best performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, he has had many great performances for India in T20 cricket before.
Here are his top five T20I performances.
5. 1/16 and 2 run-outs vs Australia, MCG, 2012
Ravindra Jadeja won his first Best Player award in T20 matches for his great bowling performance against Australia in 2012. The match took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 3, 2012. India managed to keep Australia’s score low, thanks to Praveen Kumar and Rahul Sharma, who each took two wickets. Jadeja only gave away 16 runs in three overs and got out David Hussey, who had scored 24 runs. Jadeja also helped by running out Aaron Finch and George Bailey. India won the match comfortably.
4. 3/16 vs Namibia, T20 World Cup 2021
Even though this match didn’t change the outcome of the T20 World Cup, it was still significant. Jadeja bowled very well, taking 3 wickets for just 16 runs. He got Stephen Baard out LBW, had Craig Williams stumped, and caught JJ Smit out.
Namibia could only score 132 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. India easily chased down the target, making 136 runs for 1 wicket in just 15.2 overs, winning by nine wickets. Jadeja deservedly was named Man of the Match for his great performance and crucial wickets
3. Ravindra Jadeja’s best bowling performance – 3/15 vs Scotland, T20 World Cup 2021
In a game that didn’t change the overall standings, India needed a big win against Scotland to stay in the semifinals race. They won easily by eight wickets, with Ravindra Jadeja taking three key wickets. Scotland was all out for just 85 runs. Jadeja was chosen as the best player of the match for his performance.
2. 44* (23) vs Australia, 2020
Jadeja never scored 50 runs in a T20I game, but he often played crucial short innings. One of his best performances was against Australia at Manuka Oval on December 4, 2020.
Despite KL Rahul scoring 50 runs, India was struggling at 114/6. Jadeja then scored 44 runs from just 23 balls, including five fours and a six. India finished with 161/7 in 20 overs and won by 11 runs.
1. Ravindra Jadeja’s best batting performance – 46*(29) vs England, 2022
Two years ago, Jadeja made his best T20I score of 46 not out against England at Edgbaston. On July 9, 2022, India started well, reaching 61/1. But England quickly took five wickets, and India was at 89/5.
Then, Ravindra Jadeja played a fantastic innings, scoring 46 runs off 29 balls with five fours. India ended up with 170 runs and won the match by 49 runs.
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