Ravindra Jadeja created a stir in IPL, this big record of MS Dhoni on target

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals’ veteran player Ravindra Jadeja created a stir in the match against Lucknow Supergiants. After the failure of the top order in batting, Jadeja took charge for Rajasthan and played a strong inning of 43 runs in 29 balls. In this innings, Jadeja also hit 2 fours and 1 six. Due to his strong play, Rajasthan team scored 159 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. After this, when it was his turn to bowl, he also took a big wicket of Nicholas Pooran, which ensured Rajasthan’s victory.

Ravindra Jadeja was also chosen Player of the Match for this strong all-rounder’s game. This was the 17th time in IPL that Jadeja became the player of the match. At the same time, this was the first opportunity for Rajasthan in his career. Before this, Jadeja had become the player of the match for Chennai Super Kings 16 times. In this way, if Jadeja becomes the player of the match once again, then he will equal the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Dhoni has become player of the match 18 times in IPL.

Virat Kohli is at the top

Veteran Virat Kohli is at the first place in the list of players who have become the most player of matches in IPL. While playing for RCB in this league, Virat has become the player of the match a total of 21 times. Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma is at second place in this matter. Rohit Sharma has won this award a total of 19 times in his IPL career so far. Dhoni is at third place in this matter and Jadeja is at fourth place, while former cricketer Yusuf Pathan is at fifth place with 16 Player of the Match awards.

Rajasthan at second place in points table

Due to the strong play of Ravindra Jadeja, Rajasthan team defeated Lucknow Supergiants by 40 runs. This was Rajasthan’s 5th win out of 7 matches this season. In this way the team has reached second place in the points table with 10 points. If Rajasthan wins 2 of its remaining 7 matches, then it will qualify for the play-offs.