Ravindra Jadeja grabbed headlines with a viral ‘pocket celebration’ after dismissing Jos Buttler during RR’s crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur.
Ravindra Jadeja once again showcased his value with the ball during Rajasthan Royals’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With both teams battling hard for playoff qualification, the experienced all-rounder produced a key breakthrough by dismissing the dangerous Jos Buttler at a critical stage of the innings.
The Gujarat Titans were off to a dominant start after being asked to bat first by stand-in RR skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal. Riding on a brilliant 118-run opening partnership, the visitors looked set for a gigantic total. Buttler had settled in well and appeared ready to accelerate before Jadeja used his experience to outfox the England batter.
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The left-arm spinner floated a tempting delivery outside off stump in the 13.2 over, inviting Buttler into a risky stroke. The batter miscued the shot completely, and Donovan Ferreira completed a straightforward catch to send Buttler back for 13 runs off 10 deliveries.
Jadeja’s ‘Pocket Celebration’ Grabs Social Media Attention
After dismissing Buttler for the 11th time in his career across formats, Jadeja celebrated in unique fashion by pulling off a “pocket celebration,” instantly grabbing the spotlight during the high-pressure contest.
The celebration quickly went viral among fans as Jadeja once again proved to be a thorn in Buttler’s side. The wicket came at an important juncture of the match, especially with Gujarat Titans looking to push aggressively towards a massive score.
Jadeja Continues Strong IPL 2026 Campaign Despite GT’s Record Total
Ravindra Jadeja’s move from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals before IPL 2026 had generated major discussions, and the veteran has responded with impactful performances throughout the season. Against Gujarat Titans, he bowled another disciplined spell and finished with figures of 1/34 from his four overs.
The experienced spinner remains RR’s most economical bowler this season, conceding runs at just 7.84 per over. Jofra Archer follows him with an economy rate of 9.12.
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Apart from his bowling, Jadeja has also chipped in with useful contributions with the bat, scoring 152 runs in seven innings so far. One of his standout knocks came against Lucknow Super Giants, where his unbeaten 43 off 29 deliveries played a decisive role in RR’s victory.
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