Ravindra Jadeja’s sword-style celebration is already a fan favourite, but he showed another “trick” during Rajasthan Royals’ contest against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday. The left-arm spinner dismissed Jos Buttler in the 14th over, then made a pointed gesture as if to indicate the wicket was safely in his possession.
Quick facts
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur, on Saturday
- Key moment: Ravindra Jadeja struck in the 14th over, removing Jos Buttler
- GT batting: 229/4 in 20 overs
- Top scores: Shubman Gill 84, Sai Sudharsan 55
- RR bowling highlights: Brijesh Sharma 2/47; Yash Raj Punja 1/37; Ravindra Jadeja 1/34
The dismissal came with Jadeja bowling a fuller ball outside the off stump. Buttler went for the strike and ended up finding long-off, where Donovan Ferreira held on to take the catch.
After the wicket, Jadeja turned his attention back toward the batter and flashed a gesture that underlined the win—an unmistakable cue that he had “pocketed” the scalp. It was the kind of moment that swings energy in T20s, and the visuals quickly became part of the match’s turning points.
With the bat, Gujarat Titans built a strong platform as skipper Shubman Gill hit a brisk 84 and Sai Sudharsan contributed 55. Gill raced to his score off 44 balls, striking nine fours and clearing the ropes three times.
Sudharsan’s innings came in a measured burst as well. His 55 arrived off 36 deliveries, including six boundaries and two sixes, and it featured an important 118-run start partnership with Gill after he was brought in to bat.
As the innings moved toward its end, Washington Sundar added momentum with 37 not out from 20 balls, helping GT maintain tempo in the final phase.
Rajasthan’s bowling effort offered a bright return, led by Brijesh Sharma. The right-arm seamer finished with 2/47, while Yash Raj Punja (1/37) and Ravindra Jadeja (1/34) each took a wicket.
Brief scores: Gujarat Titans 229/4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 84, Sai Sudharsan 55; Brijesh Sharma 2/47).
