Ravindra Jadeja the dynamic allrounder of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) found himself given out for impeding the play against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday May 9. The crucial IPL 2024 encounter unfolded at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
In the fifth ball of the 16th over, Ravindra Jadeja guided Avesh Khan’s short-pitched delivery to third-man. Although Ruturaj Gaikwad was uninterested in the second run, the all-rounder was halfway down the pitch and had to return shortly as wicketkeeper Sanju Samson caught the ball.
Samson threw the ball towards the non-striker’s end, but it sadly struck Ravindra Jadeja, prompting the RR captain to appeal to the umpire. The verdict was sent upstairs, and the third umpire determined that Jadeja was aware of the ball’s path and blocking the field.
Watch Ravindra Jadeja’s expulsion in the CSK versus RR match here:
While Ravindra Jadeja was unhappy over the ruling, he was forced to return to the pavilion for five off six balls.
CSK vs RR: Super Kings grab crucial 2 points to remain in hunt for IPL playoffs
The Chennai Super Kings opened the match against the Rajasthan Royals well, with accurate line and lengths, conceding only 43 runs in powerplay overs. They were outstanding throughout the 20 overs, limiting the Royals to 141 runs. Riyan Parag led the way for RR with 47* off 35 balls, while Simarjeet Singh starred for CSK with 3/26.
Then, Rachin Ravindra (27 off 18) gave the Super Kings a solid start, putting them ahead in the powerplay overs. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (42*) delivered a mature knock with assistance from Daryl Mitchell (22) and Shivam Dube (18).
The CSK versus RR match finished with the home team chasing down the total with 10 balls and five wickets remaining. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed two wickets for the Royals.
With this triumph, the Chennai-based team currently has seven wins in 13 league games. They must win their next game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on May 18 to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.
In their pursuit of a playoff spot Rajasthan finds themselves at a critical juncture requiring a triumphant performance in one of their two remaining fixtures to cement a top two position.
