Rajasthan Royals’ emphatic success in Guwahati was powered by aggressive batting, yet it also delivered a rare individual landmark for Ravindra Jadeja. In a chase where Rajasthan reached the target with two overs remaining, Jadeja became only the second Indian—after Hardik Pandya—to compile 4,000 T20 runs and 200 wickets, reinforcing his status as a complete franchise all-rounder.
Key takeaways
- Ravindra Jadeja reached the rare T20 double of 4,000 runs and 200 wickets, becoming the second Indian to do so after Hardik Pandya.
- Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 201/8 with two overs to spare, winning by six wickets.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 26-ball 78 provided the major momentum swing, while Dhruv Jurel finished unbeaten on 81 off 43.
- Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel rescued the chase during a middle-overs wobble with an unbeaten 68-run partnership.
- Rajasthan’s innings steadied after quick dismissals of Sooryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer, and captain Riyan Parag.
Jadeja’s milestone in a controlled chase
The game’s story was written in two phases: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s climb to a 200-plus score, followed by Rajasthan’s confident overhaul. Jadeja’s milestone arrived quietly within that bigger narrative. After Rajasthan made a brief dent in the chase, the innings needed a stabiliser, and Jadeja—coming in during the middle-overs uncertainty—joined Dhruv Jurel to keep the target firmly in reach.
Once the pressure moment arrived, Jadeja and Jurel built an unbroken stand worth 68 runs. That partnership effectively ended any lingering chance of a Bengaluru comeback, especially after Rajasthan had already lost key wickets earlier in the innings. Sooryavanshi, Shimron Hetmyer, and skipper Riyan Parag all departed quickly, and it was the Jadeja-Jurel combination that prevented the chase from slipping away.
Bengaluru’s 201/8 and the late push
Before Rajasthan’s chase could begin, Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted 201/8, assembling a competitive total through a blend of early intent and late acceleration. Rajat Patidar anchored the innings with a captain’s knock, striking 63 off 40 balls, setting the platform for the innings to build momentum.
There was also a late surge that carried Bengaluru beyond 200. While Virat Kohli laid down the early tone, the middle part of the innings saw a collapse that pulled the scoring rate back. Still, Bengaluru recovered with a final flourish to reach a total that demanded a high-intensity chase.
Why Rajasthan kept control from the Powerplay to the finish
The decisive factor for Rajasthan was the way they attacked the Powerplay. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s onslaught tilted the contest early, giving the chase a rhythm that Bengaluru struggled to disrupt. Even after the momentum had briefly shifted, Jurel ensured the pursuit didn’t drift.
With composure through the middle and death overs, Jurel carried the innings forward to the finish, remaining unbeaten on 81 from 43 balls. Alongside the fireworks from Sooryavanshi—who struck 78 off 26 deliveries—Jurel’s controlled finishing and Jadeja’s crucial stabilising role completed the job, handing Rajasthan a six-wicket win in Guwahati while Jadeja’s milestone added an extra layer to an already memorable night.
