Sir Jadeja See India to Victory

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SPORTS// On a frustrating Sunday evening, as the rain gods wrecked havoc, fans waited patiently in the wet Birmingham stadium. The 50-over one day-match had to be changed to a 20-over match, the blame for which squarely fell on the shoulders of the ICC who failed to keep a reserve day for the final match. Yet, at the end of it all, it was a rewarding wait, as India managed to clinch victory from the hands of the England, who had stupendously contained the Indian side within a small score of 129. The English side, then, collapsed in their pursuit of 130, and went home, yet again, without the ICC trophy. Ravindra Jadeja, who was named the Man of the Match, scored an unbeaten 33, and also took two wickets, giving away 24 runs. He was also given the 'golden ball' for picking 12 wickets, the highest in the tournament. Kohli was the highest run getter from the Indian side scoring a punchy 44. Shikhar Dhawal, the leading run-getter of the tournament was named the Man of the Series and was awarded the Golden Bat.

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