Ravindra Jadeja completes 3,500 runs in T20s: Decoding his stats
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has attained a milestone of 3,500 runs in T20 cricket. The veteran Indian cricketer achieved the mark in his 317th match (227 innings). Jadeja needed 34 runs to reach the landmark. He did so against the Lucknow Super Giants in Match 34 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Friday. Here we decode Jadeja's stats.
Jadeja shines with the bat against LSG
Jadeja was promoted to bat at number four after CSK were 33/2 after 4.2 overs. He shared a 35-run stand alongside Ajinkya Rahane to keep the scorecard moving. Jadeja made sure he stayed at the crease after CSK were 90/5. He dealt in one and twos and hit the odd boundaries. Moeen Ali supported Jadeja for a pivotal stand before MS Dhoni joined in.
Jadeja's unbeaten 57 helps CSK score 176/6
Jadeja hit an unbeaten 57 from 40 balls. He slammed five fours and a six (SR: 142.50). Alongside Moeen's 20-ball 30 and Dhoni's nine-ball 28*, CSK got the desired momentum at the death and posted 176/6 in 20 overs.
Key stats in T20s for Jadeja
As per ESPNcricinfo, Jadeja owns 3,523 runs at an average of 26.29 in the 20-over format. His strike rate reads 129.76. The southpaw now owns three fifties in the format. Notably, 2,833 of his runs have come in the IPL. He averages 27.50 and his strike rate is 129.18. All three of his T20 fifties have come in IPL.
480 runs for the Indian cricket team
Having played 66 T20I matches for Team India, Jadeja owns 480 runs at 22.85 from 36 innings. His strike rate is 125.32. 46* reads his highest T20I score. Notably, he has claimed 53 wickets with the ball at 28.41.
Over 200 wickets in T20s
Jadeja's bowling prowess means he is one of the best all-rounders in the game. In 317 matches, he has 220 scalps from 284 innings at 29.90. He is a leading customer in the IPL, having managed 156 wickets at 29.62.
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Jadeja is the first player in IPL history to amass 1,000-plus runs, claim 100-plus wickets, and secure 100-plus catches in the IPL. He got to 100 catches in CSK's match against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 8.
