IND vs AUS: Ravindra Jadeja stuns Australia with superb catch just inches off ground-WATCH

Ravindra Jadeja became talk of town for cricketing world on Friday after he provided a treat to cricket fans with a stunning catch in first innings of India vs Australia 1st ODI. In 23rd over of Australia’s innings, Yadav bowled a length delivery outside off as batsman Marnus Labuschagne played a cut short with little room to free his arms. However, standing at short third man, Jadeja leaped to his right and took a stunning flying catch to dismiss Labuschagne.

biggest highlight of catch was Jadeja’s effort to grab catch with both hands just inches above ground. Labuschagne’s wicket reduced Aussies to 139/4 in 22.4 overs after Hardik Pandya won toss and opted to bowl first. Alongside catch, Jadeja tably completed ar milestone during ODI series opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's flying catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne in IND vs AUS 1st ODI

Ravindra Jadeja completes mega milestone in IND vs AUS 1st ODI

first ODI between India and Australia marked 300th international appearance by star all-rounder for Team India. Having made his debut as a young bloke in 2009, Jadeja has played 64 Test matches and 64 T20I games for India so far. Meanwhile, ODI series opener was 172nd ODI appearance for 34-year-old.

Earlier in match, Mohammed Siraj removed opener Travis Head in second over itself and was seen pulling off an epic celebration. While he imitated Cristia Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ celebration after wicket, former India captain Virat Kohli joined him with Portuguese great’s ‘Nap’ celebration. Australia lost ir second wicket in 13th over in first innings after wicketkeeper KL Rahul took a stunner by leaping toward his right.

In 20th over, Ravindra Jadeja removed Mitchell Marsh on individual score of 81 off 65 to register his first dismissal of day. After batting for 25 overs in match, Australia’s score stood at 151 runs at loss of four wickets.