Returning to his roots with Rajasthan Royals after a long stint with CSK, Ravindra Jadeja is on the verge of a historic achievement in the IPL. As the star all-rounder takes the field against Mumbai Indians in Guwahati this Tuesday, he stands just a few steps away from a milestone that will further solidify his legendary status in T20 cricket.
Jadeja needs just 8 more runs to complete 4,000 runs in the shortest format of the game. Once achieved, he will become only the second Indian player after Hardik Pandya to boast a rare double of 4,000+ runs and 200+ wickets in T20s. Currently, Jadeja has 3,992 runs across 253 innings and 237 wickets from 316 innings, showcasing his immense value as a dual-threat player.
The record-breaking spree doesn’t end there. With 172 IPL wickets to his name, Jadeja is currently ranked 8th in the all-time highest wicket-takers list. Taking 3 more wickets tonight would see him overtake veteran spinner Amit Mishra (174 wickets). After a wicketless outing against Gujarat Titans, ‘Sir Jadeja’ is determined to leave his mark with both bat and ball against the formidable Mumbai Indians lineup tonight.