Ravindra Jadeja is widely recognized for his iconic sword celebration whenever the veteran all-rounder reaches a milestone like a fifty or a century. However, during Saturday's IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jadeja surprised fans with a fresh and unexpected celebration.
New Celebration Unveiled
Playing for Rajasthan Royals this season, Jadeja secured a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Gujarat Titans star batter Jos Buttler. He followed it up with a 'player in pocket' gesture that instantly grabbed attention. The dismissal occurred when Jadeja bowled a full delivery outside off stump. Buttler attempted to go big down the ground but failed to time it properly, sending the ball high into the air. Donovan Ferreira, stationed at long-off, took a comfortable catch to end Buttler's stay.
Immediately after the wicket, Jadeja slipped his hand into his pocket in a cheeky 'player in pocket' celebration as he walked past the dismissed batter, adding a new twist to his trademark on-field expressions.
Buttler vs Jadeja in T20s
- Innings: 12
- Runs: 82
- Balls: 66
- Dismissals: 3
- Strike Rate: 124.24
The head-to-head statistics between Buttler and Jadeja in T20 cricket show a competitive battle between bat and ball. Buttler has faced Jadeja in 12 innings, scoring a total of 82 runs off 66 deliveries while being dismissed three times. Despite Jadeja managing to keep him relatively in check with regular breakthroughs, Buttler has still maintained a strike rate of 124.24 against the experienced all-rounder.
Fan Poll
Which celebration style do you prefer from Jadeja?
- Sword celebration
- Player in pocket gesture
- Other creative celebrations
- I like them all!
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