Published 21:04 IST, September 23rd 2019

Ravindra Jadeja: Player performance in 3rd and Final T20I against SA

Ravindra Jadeja scored a fast-paced 19 for India in the first innings. However, that was not enough as South Africa comfortably won the match by nine wickets

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Veteran Indian all-rounder, Ravindra Jeja, is an Indian cricketer who has refused to give up. His inclusion in 2019 ICC World Cup squ was met with much criticism. However, Ravindra Jeja justified his inclusion with a momentous display in semi-final against New Zealand. Although India ended up on losing side in that encounter, Jeja earned positive reaction for his overall performance (77 from 59 balls, two catches, one wicket, and one run-out) and successfully mand to silence his critics.  

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Jeja in 3rd T20I against South Africa

Following that display, Chennai Super Kings cricketer was called up to India squ for recently concluded T20I series against South Africa. Ravindra Jeja played two of three T20I matches that were scheduled to take place ( first one was called off due to b wear conditions). Jeja scored a fast-paced 19 off 17 deliveries before being caught and bowled by Kagiso Raba in Sunday's game. He got India to a paltry 134/9 which South Africa successfully chased with nine wickets to spare. Here are more details on Ravindra Jeja’s performance. 

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Fails to stop Quinton de Kock

After a spirited display with bat in first innings, Ravindra Jeja and rest of Indian bowlers h to defend a target of 135. South Africa captain Quinton de Kock looked in fine form last night as he dispatched Indian bowling department to all ends of park in Bengaluru. Ravindra Jeja was brought in to attack in order to put a halt to de Kock onslaught. However, left-handed spinner gave eight runs in two overs but failed to pick any wickets. South Africa levelled series in final T20I 1-1 as de Kock was given man of series award. 

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15:21 IST, September 23rd 2019