Ravindra Jadeja Lifts ‘The Wall’ After Receiving Best Fielder Medal

In the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, Team India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja earned his first ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal after India’s convincing 47-run win over Afghanistan. Jadeja was outstanding in fielding as the veteran completed three crucial catches in IND vs AFG Super 8 match, dismissing Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, and captain Rashid Khan.

Jadeja was overjoyed when he received the medal from Rahul Dravid, lifting the Indian head coach before sharing a heartfelt hug with him. For those unfamiliar, Dravid earned the nickname “The Wall” due to his ability to bat for long periods with immense patience and determination, often frustrating opposition bowlers.

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Watch below viral video of Ravindra Jadeja’s celebration with Rahul Dravid after receiving ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal 

📽️ 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗧𝗦

Fielder of the match medal 🏅 from #AFGvIND goes to..

Don’t look beyond the ‘wall’ of the dressing room to see who presents this medal 😉

WATCH 🎥🔽 – By @RajalArora | #T20WorldCup | #TeamIndiahttps://t.co/uzU5tBKRIz

— BCCI (@BCCI) June 21, 2024

India kickstarts T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 campaign with 47-run win over Afghanistan

Rohit Sharma-led India began Super-8 stage of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a big win in Barbados. Top spells from fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh helped India bowl out Afghanistan for 134 runs, securing a 47-run win.

After opting to bat first, India faced early setbacks with cheap dismissals of openers Rohit Sharma (8) and Virat Kohli (24). Rishabh Pant departed after contributing 20 runs off 11 balls. The middle order took charge with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya leading the way.

Suryakumar Yadav played a vital innings, scoring 53 runs off 28 balls with help of 5 fours and 3 sixes and Pandya contributed with 32 runs off 24 balls to take India’s total to 181/8 in 20 overs. Chasing 182 for the win, Afghanistan faced a batting collapse and were bowled out for 134.