Ravindra Jadeja got here somewhat as regards to turning into the primary guy within the historical past of Take a look at cricket to pick out up 10 wickets and hit 150 plus in a Take a look at fit. The superstar spinner completed with 9 wickets and 175 now not out as India hammered Sri Lanka through an innings and 222 runs within the first of a 2-Take a look at sequence in Mohali on Sunday.
Jadeja, who driven India’s overall to 574/8 declared on Day 2, shone with the ball, choosing up 8 wickets on Sunday, together with a 5-wicket haul within the first innings. Jadeja had the chance to finish a 10-wicket fit haul in opposition to the tip of the third consultation on Day 3 however the ultimate two Sri Lankan wickets fell to R Ashwin and Mohammed Shami.
India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Take a look at Day 3: Highlights
Sri Lanka misplaced 16 wickets on Day 3 as they have been bundled out for 174 and 178 as Rohit Sharma went directly to win his first Take a look at as captain through a powerful margin.
“To be fair I do not know about any stat. Feeling superb, glad to attain runs and select wickets for the staff. Clearly, as a participant, you spice up your self assurance with this kind of efficiency,” Jadeja stated after profitable the Participant of the Fit award.
Nevertheless, Jadeja was most effective the sixth cricketer and the primary Indian in 60 years to hit 100 and select up a 5-0wicke haul in a Take a look at fit. Jadeja additionally broke Kapil Dev’s file for the very best rating at No. 7 through an Indian in Take a look at cricket.
Particularly, it was once additionally the third successive Guy of the Fit-winning efficiency for Jadeja on the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and the all-rounder stated he does get a favorable vibe every time he’s within the town in Punjab.
“I might say that is my fortunate flooring. Every time I come right here I am getting certain vibes. I used to be taking a look to construct a partnership with Rishabh, give him the strike and revel in his batting from the opposite finish,” he added.
“I’ve now not finished the rest otherwise, simply performed to my strengths and I give myself time to relax. I glance to stay it quite simple out within the center.”
India subsequent play Sri Lanka within the second Take a look at, a pink-ball affair from March 12 in Bengaluru and Jadeja stated he’s going to paintings in opposition to being used to the crimson ball.
“I have never performed with the SG crimson ball, so it’s going to be other and I will be able to observe for a few days, optimistically it comes just right,” he added.