Ravindra Jadeja of Rajasthan Royals (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic win in Guwahati was highlighted by explosive batting but also quietly marked a significant personal milestone for Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder became only the second Indian after Hardik Pandya to complete the double of 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket.The milestone came during a dominant six-wicket chase where Rajasthan Royals overhauled Royal Challengers Bengaluru 201/8 with two overs to spare. While the focus remained firmly on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s destructive 26-ball 78 and Dhruv Jurel’s composed unbeaten 81 off 43 balls, Jadeja’s contribution proved crucial in sealing the chase.
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How Justin Langer’s faith helped Mukul Choudhary shine Jadeja, who came in during a brief wobble in the middle overs, combined with Jurel in an unbroken 68-run stand that closed the door on any hope of a comeback. His presence provided stability after the quick dismissals of Sooryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer and captain Riyan Parag.Earlier, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a competitive total after a captain’s knock from Rajat Patidar, who scored 63 off 40 balls, and a late success that took them past 200. Virat Kohli set the tone early, but a middle-order collapse stopped them from a late surge.However, Rajasthan’s fearless approach in the Powerplay, led by Sooryavanshi’s onslaught, definitely tipped the game. Jurel then carried that momentum through the middle and deadly turns, ensuring the chase never veered off course.Amid fireworks, Jadeja’s milestone added another layer to an already memorable night and underlined his enduring value as one of India’s most complete all-rounders.
