In the match against KKR, Ravindra Jadeja made history with his outstanding bowling and fielding performances in Chennai. With a brilliant spell with the ball and a few clutch catches, the star cricket player helped CSK get back on track. A player in the IPL has never accomplished a triplet like the one that the CSK player did.
The 35-year-old accomplished a milestone for sports history when he became the first player to ever score 1000 runs or more, take 100 wickets or more, and claim 100 catches or more. It is undeniably a fantastic accomplishment that validates his status as one of the best all-around players in sports history. His play in the game changed the tide of the match in CSK’s favor.
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KKR ended the powerplay with 56 runs for the cost of one wicket, despite losing Phil Salt’s wicket early in the innings. Jadeja worked his magic in the middle overs on a sluggish pitch. KKR was put on the defensive after he first removed Sunil Narine, a threatening batsman. The conventional left-arm spinner then got rid of the formidable Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
The MVP versus KKR was Ravindra Jadeja.
He also got rid of Venkatesh Iyer, taking the third wicket of the evening. The elite spinner took three wickets in his four overs while giving up just eighteen runs. CSK’s economy of 4.50 proved to be crucial in limiting KKR to just 137 runs scored. He had an impact on the outcome even as a fielder, making two significant catches.
Jadeja claimed the catches made by Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer to reach 100 IPL catches. With seven wickets remaining and 14 balls to spare, CSK successfully pursued the target. Because of his efforts as a fielder and bowler, the rock singer was deservedly chosen player of the match. It was a fantastic illustration of what a cricket player like Jadeja can accomplish and how it affects the game.
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