Watch: Rishabh Pant Calls Jadeja “Jadender”, Jadeja Bowls Stubbs Moments Later

Rishabh Pant once again provided an entertaining moment to the fans from behind the stumps. Just after South Africa received an early jolt at 60/4 in their second innings, it was quite a tense day. Ravindra Jadeja was bowling very tightly, not allowing the batters the room to breathe.

 

Throughout the 23rd over, while Tristan Stubbs was batting, Pant was at his usual light-hearted banter with Jadeja, referring to him as "Jadender," much to the delight of the commentary box.

 

Fans watching the game equally enjoyed the moment as Pant's humour has always been an integral part of his keeping technique. Every time he keeps wickets, everybody is waiting for one of such funny comments, and he again did not disappoint.

 

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Jadeja Gets Stubbs and India Take Control of the Session

 

From fun to fame, Stubbs would wish he had not turned around in the last ball of the over bowled by Jadeja. The ball beat his defence and hit the stumps, with Stubbs going back for mere 5 runs.

 

This was Jadeja's 4th wicket in the innings, and India was gaining momentum in the match. A blend of Pant's humour and Jadeja's wicket would definitely leave the fans dishing out laughter and applauded in just an over.

 

Tough Day Ends in India's Favour

 

Day 2 proved to be hard work for the batters on this track. Plenty of spin and some uneven bounce made the batter's task of hanging in at the crease a tough one. Bad light stopped play four minutes early.

 

At that stage, South Africa stood at 93 for 7 with a meager lead of 63 runs. Skipper Temba Bavuma was fighting hard with 29 runs off 78 balls and was joined by Corbin Bosch, who was on 1. For India, Jadeja was the star, with figures of 4 for 29 in 13 overs.

 

Kuldeep Yadav took 2 wickets, while Axar Patel took 1. Jasprit Bumrah bowled well but was unfortunate not to get a wicket. India would like to wrap up the innings before lunch on Day 3 to be in a strong position and avoid chasing anything in triple digits.