Jadeja’s Double-Wicket Over: Completed 200 T20 Wickets

In the 17th match of the IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) clashed at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match witnessed an exceptional performance from CSK’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

He bowled an impressive double-wicket over in his first over of the innings, which included the crucial wickets of Devdutt Padikkal and Sanju Samson. Moreover, this feat helped Jadeja complete 200 T20 wickets, making him one of the most successful bowlers in the format.

An Overview of the Match

The match between CSK and RR started with a brisk pace, as RR got 57 runs in the powerplay. Despite losing the early wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal, the team continued to score runs through Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal. However, CSK’s skipper MS Dhoni introduced Ravindra Jadeja into the attack in the ninth over, and the all-rounder struck twice in his very first over.

2 wickets for Ravindra Jadeja in the same over. pic.twitter.com/fpMB1XVovY

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Jadeja’s First Over

Jadeja’s first wicket was that of Padikkal, who scored 38 runs before getting caught by Devon Conway at deep backward square leg. The next ball was a peach of a delivery from Jadeja, which castled Sanju Samson for a duck. The ball landed on a perfect length around off and middle, leaving the batsman no chance to negotiate. With these two wickets, Jadeja completed his 200 T20 wickets in style.

Moeen Ali’s Slip Woes

Jadeja was on course to take a third wicket in his first over, as he almost got Ravichandran Ashwin caught at slip. However, Moeen Ali dropped the catch, which allowed Ashwin to continue his innings. Moreover, this was Moeen’s second drop in the match, as he had dropped Padikkal earlier in the fifth over.

Buttler’s Steady Innings

Despite losing two quick wickets, RR’s Jos Buttler continued to bat steadily and went on to score a half-century. He received some support from other batsmen, and the team managed to post a competitive total of 175 runs on the board.

Jadeja’s Milestone Achievement

Jadeja’s double-wicket over in the match against RR not only helped CSK to restrict the opposition’s total but also helped him achieve a significant milestone of completing 200 T20 wickets. With this feat, he became the 10th player to achieve this milestone in T20 cricket.

Jadeja’s Career in T20 Cricket

Jadeja has been a consistent performer in T20 cricket, both with the bat and ball. He made his debut in T20 cricket in 2009 and has since played for various teams, including CSK, Gujarat Lions, and Chennai Super Kings. He has been a crucial player for CSK and has played a vital role in their success over the years.

Jadeja’s Bowling in T20 Cricket

Jadeja’s left-arm spin has been his primary weapon in T20 cricket. He has the ability to bowl accurately and at various speeds, making it challenging for the batsmen to pick his deliveries. Moreover, he has been successful in taking wickets in the middle overs, which has helped his team to restrict the opposition’s total.

Jadeja’s Batting in T20 Cricket

Apart from his bowling, Jadeja is also a handy batsman in T20 cricket. He has the ability to hit big shots and score quick runs, which has often helped his team in chasing down targets. Moreover, he is a reliable fielder, who has taken some exceptional catches in the outfield.