NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a big part in keeping the hosts’ unbeaten run intact against South Africa on Sunday, contributing with both bat and ball. Jadeja scored an unbeaten 29, off 15 balls, and took his maiden World Cup five-wicket haul to dismantle the Proteas run chase.
Jadeja's 5 for 33 was only the second World Cup fifer by an Indian spinner after Yuvraj Singh (5/31) achieved the feat in the 2011 edition against Ireland. And the star all-rounder deservedly earned wholehearted praise from his skipper Rohit Sharma after the match. Rohit commended Jadeja's understanding of his role and the team's expectations, acknowledging the all-rounder's significant contribution to the team.