CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has become the first player in the history of IPL to score 2,000 runs and get 110 wickets. Jadeja achieved the feat by his 50 runs off 35 balls against SRH, in CSK’s fourth match of the IPL. However, his 50 was not enough for CSK to win the match.
Jadeja has joined Shane Watson, Kieron Pollard, and Jacques Kallis in the list of players who have achieved the feat. He has played 174 matches so far in IPL (106 for Chennai Super Kings, 27 for Gujarat Lions, 14 for Kochi Tuskers Kerala, and 27 for Rajasthan Royals).
Ravindra Jadeja. Image Credit: IPL.
Ravindra Jadeja adds another record to his name
The 31-year-old, southpaw becomes only the fourth cricketer to touch the 2,000-run mark and scalp more than 50 wickets in the IPL. Ravindra Jadeja said he was humbled to have achieved the feat, and this record will only push him to work even harder.
“I am humbled to be the only cricketer in the history of IPL to achieve the double. This will only push me to work harder and bring more glory to my country and my team. I hope that my family and the cricket-loving audience are proud of me,” Jadeja said in a statement.
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CSK’s woes continue as they lose their 3rd consecutive match in IPL 2020
The CSK side has been struggling after losing three consecutive matches. They won their opening match against MI but then lost a string of matches against Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and SunRisers Hyderabad.
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CSK have missed Suresh Raina who had withdrawn his name from the tournament, citing personal reasons. Raina is the top scorer in IPL for CSK. They have failed to replace him in the team and have struggled majorly with their batting.
Chennai sit last on the IPL points table. They will next face KXIP at the Dubai International Stadium on October 4.
