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Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

The Indian cricket team created a new spin-bowling pair in the form of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, with the duo picking up 7 wickets between them in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. Their performance earned India a 5-wicket win after the hosts were bowled out for just 114. As Kuldeep and Jadeja sat down for a chat after the match, the latter poked fun at the former for his hairstyle. But Kuldeep, in return, gave a terrific response to Jadeja.

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

Ravindra Jadeja was all praise for Virat Kohli after the former India captain took a stunning one-handed catch off his bowling in the first ODI against West Indies on Thursday. After conceding 20 runs in his first two overs, Jadeja made a strong comeback to dismiss Shimron Hetmyer and Romario Shepherd in quick succession. Jadeja cleaned up Hetmyer before Kohli's stunner saw him get his second wicket of the match. Kohli showed excellent reflexes as he dived towards his right to pluck the ball at second slip.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's Acrobatic Aerial Effort Gifts Mukesh Kumar His First ODI Scalp vs West Indies

The first wicket of a nascent international career is always a special one. Mukesh Kumar who recently made his Test debut, played his first ODI match for India against West Indies on Thursday. He got his maiden wicket too in the match in the eighth over, with Ravindra Jadeja playing a big role. On the fifth ball of the eighth over, Alick Athanaze went for a cut shit against a short and widish delivery from Mukesh. The ball flew over Jadeja, but his well-timed jump well and and iron grasp ensured that it was a catch.

After 4-For, Kuldeep Yadav's Blunt Take on 'Competition' With Yuzvendra Chahal

A new spin-pairing was witnessed in the first ODI between India and West Indies on Thursday, with two left-armers -- Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja -- orchestrated the fall of the hosts, picking up 7 wickets between them. As India bowled out West Indies for 114 runs, the batters didn't waste much time in overhauling the total. It was Kuldeep who earned the Player of the Match award for his 4-wicket-haul. In the post-match presentation ceremony, the left-arm spinner couldn't resist being asked about his original spin-twin Yuzvendra Chahal.

Watch: 4/6 in Just 3 Overs! Kuldeep Yadav Is Devastation Personified In Successful Comeback vs West Indies

Kuldeep Yadav last played for the Indian cricket team against Australia in an ODI in March. After four months when he put on the India jersey again, there were no signs of any rust. In fact, he was devastating, to say the least. In just three overs, he took four wickets as West Indies folded at 114 in 23 overs. His four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja's three-wicket haul formed the bedrock of India's convincing win against West Indies in the first match of the three-ODI series. Kuldeep's victims included West Indies captain Shai Hope, who was also the top-scorer with an innings of 43, Dominic Drakes, Yannic Cariah and Jayden Seales.

First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

India stars Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav became the first pair of Indian left-arm spinners to take seven wickets or more in an ODI encounter. The duo achieved the feat during India's five-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados on Thursday. Kuldeep was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 4/6 in just three overs while Jadeja took three wickets for 37 runs. "I thought it will be a seaming paradise, we are happy we got 7 wickets from our side. It was spinning a bit, and there was bounce as well. It's always good to have competition, we just try to work together," Kuldeep said after the match.

Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja Set Up Easy Victory As India Check Out Batting Options vs Weak West Indies

Skipper Rohit Sharma and senior pro Virat Kohli, who have 76 international hundreds between them, decided to give game time to middle-order batters as India beat West Indies by five wickets in the opening ODI, riding on exploits from spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. After Jadeja (3/37 in 6 overs) and Kuldeep (4/6 in 4 overs) set it up beautifully, shooting out the Windies for 114 in 23 overs, Ishan Kishan helped himself to a half-century (52 off 46 balls) in India's successful chase in just 22.5 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Kapil Dev, Equals Courtney Walsh To Achieve Historic High In 1st ODI vs West Indies

Indian spin prowess was in full display on Thursday. Ravindra Jadeja tightened the noose and Kuldeep Yadav went for the final kill as an out of sorts West Indies were bowled out for 114 in just 23 overs by India in the opening ODI in Barbados. Hardik Pandya (1/17 in 3 overs), starting with the new ball alongside debutant Mukesh Kumar (1/22 in 5 overs), set the tone with a tight first spell before Jadeja and Kuldeep finished the innings in a jiffy.

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Watch: Ravindra Jadeja Teases Kuldeep Yadav For His Hairstyle, Gets Epic Response

"Main Har Baar Pakadta Hun...": Ravindra Jadeja's Witty Take On Virat Kohli's Stunning Catch

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja's Acrobatic Aerial Effort Gifts Mukesh Kumar His First ODI Scalp vs West Indies

After 4-For, Kuldeep Yadav's Blunt Take on 'Competition' With Yuzvendra Chahal

Watch: 4/6 in Just 3 Overs! Kuldeep Yadav Is Devastation Personified In Successful Comeback vs West Indies

First Time In 49 Years! Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav Achieve Rare Feat In ODI Cricket

Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja Set Up Easy Victory As India Check Out Batting Options vs Weak West Indies

Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Kapil Dev, Equals Courtney Walsh To Achieve Historic High In 1st ODI vs West Indies