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Jadeja 15 Runs From Joining Hardik in Elite 4000-Run, 200-Wicket Club

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on the verge of a major T20 milestone, needing just 15 more runs to reach 4000 runs in the format. Achieving this would make him only the second Indian cricketer, after Hardik Pandya, to complete the double of 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20s. Jadeja currently has 3985 runs and 235 wickets from 346 T20 matches. Hardik Pandya, the other member of this exclusive club, boasts 6156 runs and 227 wickets in his T20 career.

Key Points: Jadeja Nears 4000 T20 Runs, Elite All-Rounder Record

  • Jadeja needs 15 runs for 4000 T20 runs
  • He would join Hardik Pandya in elite all-rounder club
  • Jadeja has 235 T20 wickets
  • Hardik has 6156 runs and 227 wickets in T20s
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IPL 2026: Jadeja 15 runs away from joining Hardik in elite all-rounder company

Ravindra Jadeja is 15 runs away from becoming only the second Indian after Hardik Pandya to achieve 4000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket.

"15 more runs and Jadeja will join Hardik as only second Indian with a double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets in the format."

Guwahati, March 30

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is 15 runs short of a special record during his side's Indian Premier League opener against his former franchise Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Jadeja, who was a part of the 2008 IPL winning squad with the Royals and later secured the gold with CSK in 2018, 2021 and 2023 as a part of his storied stint under 'Thala' MS Dhoni and later, Ruturaj Gaikwad for over a decade, is just 15 runs away from completing 4,000 runs in T20s and completing a unique double which is currently held by only Hardik Pandya among Indian cricketers.

In 346 T20s, Jadeja has made 3,985 runs in 252 innings at an average of 26.39 and a strike rate of over 130, with five fifties. 15 more runs and Jadeja will join Hardik as only second Indian with a double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets in the format. Currently, Jadeja also has 235 wickets at an average of 30.85, with three four-fers and a five-wicket haul.

In T20s, Hardik has made 6,156 runs in 329 matches and 285 innings at an average of 30.02 and a strike rate of over 144, with 26 fifties. He has also taken 227 wickets at an average of 28.41, with three four-fers and a five-wicket haul.

Squads: Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ayush Mhatre, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Sarfaraz Khan, MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Aman Khan, Gurjapneet Singh, Zakary Foulkes, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer Rajasthan Royals Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Adam Milne, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Sushant Mishra, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Brijesh Sharma.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The stats comparison with Hardik is interesting. Hardik has more runs at a better strike rate, but Jadeja's longevity is unmatched. Both are crucial for India in T20s. Exciting to see this record being chased in the IPL opener!
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Vikram M
Playing against CSK will be emotional for him. But what a servant of Indian cricket he has been. Not just the runs and wickets, his fielding has won us countless matches. A true three-dimensional player.
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Priya S
With respect, while the record is great, his T20 strike rate of 130 is a bit low for a modern finisher/all-rounder. Hardik's 144 shows more impact. Jadeja's value is immense, but this is one area where he could improve.
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Rohit P
CSK blood runs through his veins, but now he's in blue and pink! Wishing Jaddu all the best. Hope he smashes a quick 15 and then takes a couple of wickets against his old team. The IPL script writes itself! 🏏
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Michael C
The longevity is incredible. 346 T20 matches! The physical and mental toll must be huge. It's a record that shows not just skill, but tremendous fitness and dedication. Kudos.

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