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Ravindra Jadeja scripts history, becomes only second Indian to enter elite T20 club
Ravindra Jadeja scripts history, becomes only second Indian to enter elite T20 club
Rajasthan Royals' Ravindra Jadeja (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)
’ emphatic victory in Guwahati was headlined by explosive batting, but it also quietly marked a significant personal milestone for
. The all-rounder became only the second Indian after
to complete the double of 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket.
The landmark came during a dominant six-wicket chase where Rajasthan Royals overhauled Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 201/8 with two overs to spare. While the spotlight firmly remained on the destructive 26-ball 78 from teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the composed unbeaten 81 off 43 balls from Dhruv Jurel, Jadeja’s contribution proved crucial in sealing the chase.
Coming in during a brief wobble in the middle overs, Jadeja partnered Jurel in an unbroken 68-run stand that shut the door on any hopes of a comeback.
His presence ensured stability after the quick dismissals of Sooryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer and skipper Riyan Parag.
Earlier, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had posted a competitive total riding on a captain’s knock from
, who scored 63 off 40 balls, and a late flourish that pushed them past 200.
had set the tone early, but a middle-order collapse pegged them back before the late surge.
However, Rajasthan’s fearless approach in the Powerplay, led by Sooryavanshi’s onslaught, tilted the game decisively. Jurel then carried that momentum through the middle and death overs, ensuring the chase never drifted off course.
Amid the fireworks, Jadeja’s milestone added another layer to an already memorable night, underlining his enduring value as one of India’s most complete all-rounders.
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