Kane Williamson vs Ravindra Jadeja contest can decide the outcome of the Champions Trophy final: R Ashwin | Cricket News

R Ashwin has highlighted the battle between Kane Williamson and Ravindra Jadeja, which could change the course of the 2025 Champions Trophy final on Sunday. India will take on New Zealand in the much-awaited title clash at the Dubai International Stadium.
“If you are a cricket connoisseur, then Kane Williamson vs. Ravindra Jadeja is the most fascinating battle,” Ashwin said on his Hindi YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat.”
“While facing Jadeja, Kane Williamson moves towards leg stump because he knows Jaddu is troubling him. Sometimes he steps out and plays the chip shot over the bowler or extra cover. He even tries to play the cut shot on the back foot. It’s a cat and mouse situation. Kane Williamson wants to get on top of Jadeja. On the other hand, Jaddu too varies his length and speed.
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“They are like Tom and Jerry in the middle. This contest can decide the outcome of the game. It’s a fascinating contest between Kane Williamson and Ravindra Jadeja.
“Williamson batted well against Varun and Kuldeep, yes Axar got him out, but it was Jadeja who troubled him the most.
“Jaddu is quicker than a usual left-arm spinner. It is difficult to play the cut shot against Jaddu and literally impossible to sweep him. Yes, you can play the slog sweep, but you can’t play the traditional sweep against Jadeja.
“Jaddu’s advantage over Kane Williamson is that he never bowls slow against Kane Williamson and he also gets turn. It is because of his lovely release, high release point, and the revolution he puts on the ball.Story continues below this ad
“But Kane is a clever guy. That’s why he shows all his stumps, asks Jaddu to bowl into the stumps, and he plays those chip shots over the covers. In the last game, he did the same against Jadeja,” he said.