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IPL 2026: “Didn’t miss home” – Ravindra Jadeja’s ‘gun’ celebration after dismissing Shivam Dubey gives rise to hilarious memes

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season It’s just the beginning, but it’s already delivered a moment fans will never forget. Ravindra Jadeja, who returned to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a long and successful stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), made an immediate impact – with the ball and with a celebration that quickly went viral.

It was not just about wickets; It was about the story behind them. Facing his former team after 13 years, Jadeja looked determined to make a statement. And when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands.

Ravindra Jadeja Stole the show with his ‘gun fest’

CSK were already under pressure after a poor start. Early wickets had left them struggling, and when Jadeja was brought into the attack the scoreboard read 46/3. What followed was a game-changing spell that shifted the momentum strongly in Rajasthan’s favour.

Jadeja hit a four on his second ball. Sarfaraz Khan was out LBW for 17 runs and the decision stood despite review. It was a success, but Jadeja was not finished yet.

Next came Shivam Dubey – a former teammate and a renowned power-hitter. Without wasting any time, Dubey sent a clear message by hitting Jadeja for a six over long-on. But Jadeja replied in a great manner. On the very next ball, he bounced it outside off, giving Dubey a chance to play another big shot.

This time, the risk didn’t pay off. Dubey misjudges it and Ravi Bishnoi takes a simple catch at long-off.

Two wickets in three balls. Just like that, Jadeja had flipped the script.

Jadeja’s celebration goes viral as fans react with hilarious memes

If the wickets thrilled the stadium, then social media was on fire after that.

Instead of his iconic sword celebration, Jadeja made a bold ‘gun’ gesture – pretending to fire at the departing batsman. What made it even more dramatic was a frame in which he was seen pointing towards the CSK dugout, which added a layer of emotion and intensity to the moment.

Here is the video:

Given his long association with CSK, the gesture felt symbolic. Jadeja spent over a decade in yellow, winning several titles and becoming one of the most dependable players of the franchise. Now, wearing pink again, he seemed to be sending a message – this was a new chapter.

It didn’t take long for the Internet to react. Fans immediately linked the moment to the viral dialogue:
“Jassi, you don’t miss home.”

The reference to the popular film Dhurandhar: The Revenge spread like wildfire, flooding social media platforms with memes. Within minutes, Jadeja’s celebration became one of the most talked-about moments of IPL 2026.

The back story only added to the drama. Jadeja started his IPL journey with RR under Shane Warne in 2008 and was part of their title-winning team. After years with CSK, the 2026 auction saw a major change with Sanju Samson moving to Chennai while Jadeja returned to Rajasthan along with Sam Curran.

With emotions running high, this clash was always going to be special – but Jadeja made sure it became unforgettable.

His performance on the field was equally brilliant. He took 2 wickets for just 18 runs in 3 overs while maintaining tight control and breaking important partnerships. Meanwhile, CSK fought to recover and succeeded Ultimately out for 127 runs.

See also: Nandre Berger produces Jaffa to clean bowl Sanju Samson during RR vs SRH clash in IPL 2026

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