Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and India’s versatile player Ravindra Jadeja equaled the record held by Australian cricket legend Shane Watson and India’s World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh for achieving a combination of scoring 40-plus runs and taking three wickets in Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. This impressive feat was accomplished by Jadeja during CSK’s recent match against Punjab Kings (PBKS).
In this game, Jadeja showcased his all-around prowess by scoring 43 runs off 26 balls, including three fours and two sixes, at a striking rate of 165.38. Additionally, he excelled with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets for 20 runs, dismissing Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, and Ashutosh Sharma.
Jadeja initially achieved this milestone against Deccan Chargers in IPL 2012 with figures of 48 runs and 5/16, and later against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2021 with an unbeaten 62 runs and 3/13.
Similarly, Watson and Yuvraj have also achieved this feat three times each.
Regarding the match itself, PBKS won the toss and chose to field. Despite CSK losing wickets at regular intervals, notable contributions from Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Daryl Mitchell propelled them to a competitive total of 167/9 in 20 overs. PBKS bowlers Rahul Chahar and Harshal Patel impressed with three wickets each.
During the chase, PBKS encountered early setbacks but recovered with a partnership between Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh. However, a strong bowling performance from Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, and Simarjeet Singh led to a remarkable comeback by CSK, restricting PBKS to 139/9 in their allotted overs.
Jadeja’s outstanding performance earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his three-wicket haul and valuable contribution with the bat.
With this victory, CSK climbed to the third position in the points table with six wins and five losses, accumulating 12 points. Meanwhile, PBKS languished in the eighth position with four wins, seven losses, and eight points to their name.