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[Watch] Kane Williamson’s Catch That Crushed Ravindra Jadeja’s 2019 World Cup Dream

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Ravindra Jadeja's knock was ended by Kane Williamson's catch [Source: @ICC/youtube.com]Ravindra Jadeja's knock was ended by Kane Williamson's catch [Source: @ICC/youtube.com]

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In cricket, there are moments that live on forever; not for their brilliance alone, but for the heartbreak they bring. The 2019 World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford was full of such moments, but one stands out: Kane Williamson’s catch to dismiss Ravindra Jadeja, shattering India’s hopes and dreams.

When Kane Williamson Ended Ravindra Jadeja’s World Cup Dream

India’s chase of New Zealand’s 239 seemed dead and buried at 92/6 until Ravindra Jadeja launched a counter-attack that had fans daring to believe again. With MS Dhoni anchoring at one end, Jadeja went into beast mode at the other, smashing sixes and fours with fearless intent.

India, who looked out of it, suddenly seemed to have one foot in the final. It all felt like a fairy tale unfolding. Jadeja was on 77 off 59 balls, timing everything like a dream. India needed 32 off 14 balls—doable for the pair at the crease. Then came the moment that turned the dream into a nightmare.

Trent Boult steamed in, delivering a slower ball. Jadeja, who had been in sublime form, tried to send it into orbit. The shot had the height but not quite the distance. The ball hung in the air for what seemed like an eternity and underneath it was none other than New Zealand’s captain, Kane Williamson.


He didn’t flinch. Eyes locked on the ball, hands steady, Kane Williamson pouched the catch with precision. The entire Indian crowd held their breath, hoping for a miracle. But that catch was clean as a whistle. Jadeja was out for 77 and with him, the last bit of India’s hope seemed to vanish into thin air.

India's Hopes Vanished With Jadeja's Dismissal

The heartbreak was evident. Jadeja, who had given it everything, walked off with his head held high but the pain in his eyes was unmistakable. The Indian fans were stunned and even the usually calm MS Dhoni seemed to know that the mountain had just become a little too steep to climb.

It didn’t take long for the inevitable to happen. Dhoni fought on but a direct hit from Martin Guptill ended his stay at the crease and with that, India’s World Cup campaign came to a crushing end. New Zealand won by 18 runs, securing their place in the final. Looking back, Kane Williamson’s catch was the moment that changed everything and broke a billion hearts.