Ravindra Jadeja registered an unexpected first in his ODI career after being dismissed caught and bowled by Michael Bracewell during the 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand in Rajkot. The rare mode of dismissal stunned fans, commentators, and statisticians alike, adding an intriguing subplot to the contest.
It is notably the first time Jaddu has got out caught & bowler in his ODI career.
How the dismissal happened
Batting during a crucial phase of India's innings, Ravindra Jadeja looked to play a straight drive off New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell. Jadeja attempted to push the ball back past the bowler to find a gap and keep the scoreboard ticking. However, the shot lacked timing and stayed low. Bracewell reacted sharply, showing excellent reflexes to take a clean return catch in his follow-through.
Jadeja froze momentarily at the crease before beginning the long walk back, realizing he had been caught and bowled — something that had never happened to him before in ODI cricket.
Why this moment is statistically rare
What made the dismissal remarkable was its historical significance. Across more than 200 ODIs and hundreds of innings, Jadeja had fallen to almost every mode of dismissal except caught and bowled. Given his batting style—focused on placement, late shots, and minimal risk straight down the ground, this form of dismissal had eluded him for over a decade.
Impact on the match
Jadeja contributed 27 runs off 44 balls before getting out. His departure broke a valuable partnership with KL Rahul and slightly stunted India's late-innings momentum as they posted 284/7 in their 50 overs.
Jadeja failed to make an impact with ball as well, and it was New Zealand's chase led by an unbeaten 131 from Daryl Mitchell and 87 from Will Young that ultimately swung the match, with the visitors winning by seven wickets to level the series 1-1.
