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Ravindra Jadeja Joins Hardik Pandya in Elite 4,000-Run, 200-Wicket T20 Club

Ravindra Jadeja has become only the second Indian all-rounder after Hardik Pandya to achieve the double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets in T20 cricket. The milestone was reached during Rajasthan Royals' successful chase of 203 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB's total was built on strong knocks from captain Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli. However, explosive batting from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel guided RR to a comfortable victory with six wickets and two overs to spare.

Key Points: Jadeja Joins Elite All-Rounder List After RR Win Over RCB

  • Jadeja's elite all-rounder double
  • RR chases 203 vs RCB
  • Patidar & Kohli's knocks for RCB
  • Sooryavanshi & Jurel's match-winning chase
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Ravindra Jadeja joins Hardik Pandya in elite Indian all-rounder list following RR win

Ravindra Jadeja becomes the 2nd Indian to score 4,000 runs and take 200 wickets in T20 cricket. RR defeats RCB in high-scoring IPL match.

"He has made 4,016 runs at an average of 26.59 and a strike rate of 130.47 - Stats"

Guwahati, April 11

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday became the second Indian all-rounder to get a double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets in T20s.

Jadeja achieved this milestone during his side's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring an unbeaten 24* in 25 balls, with a four during a chase of 203 runs.

Now in 350 T20s and 254 innings, he has made 4,016 runs at an average of 26.59 and a strike rate of 130.47, with five fifties. He has also taken 238 wickets in 350 matches at an average of 30.70, with three four-fers and a five-for to his name and best figures of 5/16.

Overall, he is the 25th player to reach this double.

In the IPL, he has scored 3,291 runs in 258 matches and 200 innings at an average of 28.12 and a strike rate of 129.87, with five fifties and a best score of 77*. He has also taken 173 wickets at an average of 30.31, with three four-fers and a fifer.

Coming to the match, RCB was put to bowl first. Courtesy stand-out knocks from skipper Rajat Patidar (63 in 40 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes), Virat Kohli (32 in 16 balls, with seven fours) and Venkatesh Iyer (29* in 15 balls, with a four and two sixes), RCB managed to put up 201/8 despite wickets falling regularly.

Ravi Bishnoi (2/32), Jofra Archer (2/33 in three overs) and Brijesh Sharma (2/37) were the top wicket-takers for RR.

During the run-chase, knocks from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (78 in 26 balls, with eight fours and seven sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (81* in 43 balls, with eight fours and three sixes) outbatted RCB completely out of the game chased down the total with two overs and six wickets in hand.

While RR went four wins in four matches, RCB lost their first game after two wins.

- ANI

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Ananya R
A true all-rounder in every sense. While Hardik is explosive, Jadeja is the rock. His stats might not always be flashy, but he delivers under pressure. That's what makes him special. Well done Jaddu bhai!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan, it's amazing to see such longevity. 350 T20 matches! The fitness and skill required to maintain this level for so long is mind-boggling. A master of his craft.
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Vikram M
Respect for the achievement, but let's be honest, his T20 strike rate of 130 is a bit low for a finisher these days. Teams need 140+ in the death overs. He's a champion player, but this is one area for improvement.
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Karthik V
From being called a "bits and pieces" player to becoming only the 2nd Indian with this double. What a journey! Shows hard work and self-belief pay off. A role model for every aspiring cricketer.
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Priya S
The article says he's the 25th player overall to do this. That puts it in perspective - it's a global elite club! And he's done it while being a gun fielder and a reliable bowler. Simply phenomenal. 🏏

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