Twitter reactions: Ravindra Jadeja's five-for rattles the Black Caps

Published - 24 Sept 2016, 13:31 IST | Updated - 24 Sept 2016, 13:31 IST

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Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja picked his fifth five – wicket haul of his career to trigger a New Zealand collapse on the day three of the ongoing first Test at the Green Park Stadium, Kanpur.

After a steady response to India’s first innings total of 318, the Kiwis looked well set to overhaul the total and gain a healthy lead over the hosts when they ended at 152/1 on day two before rain forced an early end to the day’s play.

However, things became really awry for the New Zealanders as the spinning duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja produced a wonderful bowling display to wrap up the Kiwis’ innings way before that anticipated.

It was Ashwin who began the wicket taking procession with the wicket of overnight batter Tom Latham. Jadeja got into action and began snapping wickets adding Luke Ronchi and Ross Taylor in his tally, triggering the downfall.

The fall of wicket continued. Ashwin added another wicket to his credit in the form of Mitchell Santner. However, the knockout blow was delivered after two overs later, Jadeja bowled a three-wicket over. Mark Craig and Ish Sodhi, both trapped LBW, departed off back to back deliveries to put Jadeja on a hat-trick. Boult, however, denied the left armer the milestone. However, Jadeja didn’t mind and made up for that by snapping his off the next delivery to make it three wickets in four balls.

Ashwin pulled the curtains down on the Black Caps innings with the wicket of the BJ Watling. The visitors would be really unhappy with this show today, crumbling down from 152/1 to 262 all out. This slump in the batting fortunes also saw India take an important 56 run lead.

When Bowlers Take Wkt, Bowlers Trend,When Sir Ravindra Jadeja Take Wkt,Batsman (Ross Taylor,Luke Ronchi, Ish Sodhi) Trends.#INDvNZ #INDvsNZ
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) September 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/imRo450/status/779587598570364928

Ravindra Jadeja refilled his 'sir'ship. Lets see how long it lasts.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) September 24, 2016

Ashwin – Jadeja on Day 2: 31-2-90-0.
Ashwin – Jadeja on Day 3: 33.5-12-76-9. When a pitch favours stats looks much better. #IndvsNZ
— Ashwin Anna Fans (@ashwin_fans) September 24, 2016

Jadeja has put spring in his ball
– Srilanka fans#IndVNz
— Subhasis (@AuthorSubhasis) September 24, 2016

Ashwin – Jadeja on Day 2: 31-2-90-0.
Ashwin – Jadeja on Day 3: 33.5-12-76-9. When a pitch favours stats looks much better. #IndvsNZ
— Ashwin Anna Fans (@ashwin_fans) September 24, 2016

Ravindra Jadeja proved once again why is called ''SIR Ravindra Jadeja'' 5 wickets, exllent spin bowling
— Olympic India (@OlympicIndia) September 24, 2016

Not Ashwin lm worried about how Steve Smith and Joe Root would tackle with Ravindra Jadeja on these Tracks
— Mike ? (@beingmike12) September 24, 2016

Ravindra Jadeja 18 matches 76 wickets @ 22.84. Some outstanding numbers. ?
— Arjun (@_WellOfCourse) September 24, 2016

Sir Ravindra Jadeja Trending On Twitter.Took A Deadly Five-for At Crucial Time.
Bow Down & RT With Your Head. #Respect._/_#INDvNZ #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/S205UGaikx
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) September 24, 2016

Jadeja is more threatening thn Ashwin on spinning pitches,bcoz of his variations, arm ball, batsmen just find it difficult to read #indvsnz
— RD (@long__leg) September 24, 2016

Ravindra Jadeja is becoming very very good Test Bowler Future is looking very bright for him #INDvNZ #500thTest
— Karan Patel (@patelkaran952) September 24, 2016

Even if you get out on a golden duck on Sir Jadeja's ball, its an achievement for you 😉#INDvNZ
— Jaanvi ? (@ThatCricketGurl) September 24, 2016

Flash – Jadeja took five wicket haul and secured his position in next 100 matches. Congrats. #INDvNZ
— LamengineeR (@LamengineeR) September 24, 2016

That is why you have Sir Jadeja in your team! #indvsnz #nzvsind
— Cricket Pundit (@Cric_Pundit) September 24, 2016

5-for For #SirJadeja As I Promised Today Morning. 😉
Deadly Over By Sir Jadeja: 0 W W 0 0 W
Boult c Rohit b Jadeja 0(3)#INDvNZ #INDvsNZ
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadejaaaa) September 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/imRo450/status/779581855548997632

It took that one ball in the morning session to open the flood gates. Jadeja and Ashwin awesome as always. #IndvNZ #500thTEST
— Ameya Lokhande (@ameyalokhande) September 24, 2016

Jadeja hurting New Zealand
First he took India's score to 318 which created a big difference and back to back wickets for him.
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) September 24, 2016