New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja was unarguably India's top performer on Day 2 of third Test between India and Australia on Friday in Ranchi. The left-armer not just picked up a 5-wicket haul but also produced and MS Dhoni-style run-out to bundle Australia's innings at 451 by dismissing last batsman Josh Hazlewood in style.


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Here's the video of Jadeja pulling off an MSD:-



Here's Mahi conjuring wicket-keeping magic back during the ODI series between India and New Zealand in 2016:-



Jadeja returned figures of 5/124, the eighth five-wicket haul of Jadeja`s Test career and the fourth this season.


Fast bowler Umesh Yadav also bowled well for figures of 3/106 while star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also bagged a wicket.


Skipper Steven Smith played a captain`s innings for Australia and remained unbeaten on 178. He hit 17 boundaries during the 361 balls he faced.


Glenn Maxwell, who returned to the Australian Test side after a lengthy period, scored his maiden century in the longest format of the game and put on a 191-run stand with Smith to help the visitors to a strong position after losing early wickets on the opening day.


Brief scores:


Australia (First Innings): 451 (Steven Smith 178 not out, Glenn Maxwell 104; Ravindra Jadeja 5/124, Umesh Yadav 3/106).