WATCH: Ravindra Jadeja deceives Henry Nicholls with turn during India-New Zealand 2019 World Cup semi-final

Ravindra Jadeja deceives Henry Nicholls: The Indian all-rounder was seen breaking a vital partnership against New Zealand.

During the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja dismissed New Zealand opening batsman Henry Nicholls to break a vital 68-run partnership for the second wicket.

It all happened on the second delivery of the 19th over when Jadeja was seen deceiving the Kiwi batsman in turn. In what was an archetype dismissal for a left-arm orthodox spinner, Jadeja brought back the ball into the left-hand batsman.

With the ball finding the gap between Nicholls’s bat and pad, not much could have saved the southpaw. In the middle of an impressive partnership alongside captain Kane Williamson, Nicholls ended up scoring 28 (51) with the help of a couple of boundaries.

With New Zealand losing both their openers before the 20th over, the onus is now on Williamson and veteran batsman Ross Taylor. Talking of Jadeja, he has once again bowled eight economical overs conceding just 25 runs in them.

After Williamson won the toss and chose to bat, he would have expected for a better start. With the same not happening, New Zealand are in a spot of bother.

What came as a concern for both the Indian team and fans was all-rounder Hardik Pandya walking off the ground due to a groin niggle. Playing with only five bowling options, Indian setup would be relieved to see Pandya back on he ground.

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