Champions Trophy: Fourth instance of Ravindra Jadeja dismissing Labuschagne (ODIs)
What's the story
Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja produced crucial breakthroughs against Australia in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai. Jadeja dismissed Marnus Labuschagne after he added 56 runs along with skipper Steve Smith to get Australia past 100. The Indian all-rounder has now dismissed Labuschagne as many as four times in ODI cricket. Here we decode the rivalry.
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Labuschagne vs Jadeja in ODIs
Labuschagne has now fallen to Jadeja a total of four times across four ODI innings. The Aussie batter has racked up 120 runs off 180 balls at an average of 30 against Jadeja in the format. His tally includes a strike-rate of 66.66. While Jadeja has conceded 8 fours to Labuschagne, the latter hasn't collected a maximum in this regard.
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Nine dismissals across formats
It is worth noting that Jadeja has dismissed Labuschagne nine times across 24 innings across formats. Five of these dismissals have come in Test cricket. Jadeja has bowled a total of 369 dot balls in this battle (international cricket).
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How Jadeja dismissed the Aussie batter in Dubai
Labuschagne's dismissal came against the run of play, in the 23rd over. The former and Smith had propelled Australia past 100 after they were down to 54/2. Jadeja trapped Labuschagne in front to break the partnership. The latter departed for a 36-ball 29.
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