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Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Lasith Malinga to Become 9th Highest IPL Wicket-Taker

Ravindra Jadeja has overtaken Lasith Malinga to become the ninth-highest wicket-taker in IPL history, reaching 172 wickets. He achieved this milestone playing for the Rajasthan Royals against his former team, the Chennai Super Kings. Jadeja's two wickets were part of a dominant bowling performance that restricted CSK to 127 runs. The Royals then cruised to an eight-wicket victory, powered by a blistering half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Key Points: Jadeja Becomes 9th Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL History

  • Jadeja surpasses Malinga's 170 wickets
  • Achieved feat against former team CSK
  • Now has 172 wickets in 255 matches
  • Key in RR's eight-wicket victory
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Jadeja surpasses Malinga to become 9th highest wicket taker in IPL

Ravindra Jadeja surpasses Lasith Malinga's IPL wicket tally, achieving the milestone in Rajasthan Royals' win over Chennai Super Kings.

Jadeja surpasses Malinga to become 9th highest wicket taker in IPL
"Jadeja proved to be dangerous for his former team, scalping two prized wickets. - Match Report"

Guwahati, March 31

Rajasthan Royals' star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja surpassed legendary speedster Lasith Malinga to become the 9th highest wicket taker in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Jadeja achieved this feat against his former team, Chennai Super Kings, in his side's IPL 2026 opener on Monday in Guwahati. Jadeja proved to be dangerous for his former team, scalping two prized wickets of Shivam Dube and Sarfaraz Khan.

Jadeja now has 172 wickets under his belt in 255 matches at an average of 30.26, including a five-wicket haul. He went past Malinga's wicket tally of 170 wickets.

Jadeja was part of the Rajasthan Royals' historic 2008 title-winning squad, and later became an integral part of the Chennai Super Kings after joining them in 2012.

Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, Jadeja played a pivotal role in CSK's championship triumphs in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with his impactful contributions in both batting and bowling, along with his exceptional fielding.

Ahead of the 2026 season, Jadeja made a full-circle return to the Rajasthan Royals through a high-profile trade deal with CSK. Jadeja, along with Sam Curran, joined the Rajasthan franchise as Sanju Samson moved to the five-time champions.

Coming to the match, incisive bowling spells from Jofra Archer, Jadeja and Nandre Burger, and a sensational half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped RR cruise to an eight-wicket win over five-time champions CSK.

RR opted to bowl first. Archer (2/19), Burger (2/26) and Jadeja (2/18) made CSK toil hard for every run as they sank to 57/6 at one point. Knocks from Jamie Overton (43 in 36 balls, with two fours and two sixes), Kartik Sharma (18), Sarfaraz Khan (17) helped CSK reach 127 in 19.4 overs before they ran out of batters.

Suryavanshi (52 in 17 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (38* in 36 balls, with three fours and a six) set up a platform for an easy win with a quickfire 75-run stand.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a CSK fan, it's bittersweet to see him do so well against us. He was the heart of our team for over a decade. But full credit to him, the man is a champion. All the best, Jaddu!
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Rohit P
The trade back to RR is already paying off! Taking out Dube and Sarfaraz was crucial. His experience is gold for this young Royals side. Hope he can guide them to another title.
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Vikram M
A great achievement, no doubt. But his average of 30.26 is on the higher side compared to pure bowlers in that list. Shows his true value is as a complete package, not just a wicket-taker.
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Priya S
From the 2008 Royals to 2026 Royals! Full circle moment. He's playing with the same passion. That celebration after taking the wicket said it all. 🎉
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Michael C
Surpassing Malinga is a huge milestone. The Sri Lankan was a terror in his prime. Jadeja's longevity and consistency across 255 matches is remarkable. A modern-day great of T20 cricket.

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