Ravindra Jadeja’s impressive wicket celebration stole the spotlight in an IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals, held in Guwahati on Monday. This match marked a challenging start for CSK, who struggled with the bat.
Jadeja’s Key Contributions
During the middle overs, Jadeja showcased his skills by dismissing Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan in the same over. Dube, who attempted aggressive play, hit one six but ultimately fell victim to Jadeja’s varied pace. He mistimed a shot that was easily caught at long-off. Dube concluded his innings with a score of 6 runs off 4 balls.
CSK’s Batting Struggles
- CSK’s total innings score was 127 runs.
- The team was bowled out in just 19.4 overs.
- During the powerplay, CSK could only manage 41 runs for 4 wickets.
- At one point, CSK’s score plummeted to 57 for 6.
This dismal performance mirrored CSK’s previous season, where they finished at the bottom of the points table.
Lower-Order Resistance
Despite the batting collapse, lower-order batsmen Overton and Anshul Kamboj showed some resistance. They added 33 runs for the final wicket, lifting CSK’s total slightly above 120.
Jadeja Reflects on Dismissing Dube
Post-match, Jadeja, who was representing Rajasthan Royals, expressed his thoughts on the game. He stated, “I think pink looks good on me, I guess.” On dismissing Dube, Jadeja remarked on their familiarity, noting, “I’ve known Shivam Dube for a long time – I’ve bowled to him in the nets, so I understand how he approaches spinners.” His strategic bowling outside off was aimed at curbing Dube’s ambition to score aggressively.
This dramatic moment underlines Jadeja’s prowess and the continuing rivalry between CSK and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
