Indian Premier League (IPL) This has always been a tournament where professional loyalties collide with deep-seated personal relationships, but a few moments have brought the tension quite to the fore. Rajasthan Royals (RR) And Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On Monday, at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, the story changed from a dominant cricket display to a poignant human moment involving one of India’s greatest all-rounders. Ravindra Jadeja.
As the third match of the IPL 2026 season began, the cricket world witnessed a rare sight: a seasoned professional overcome by the plight of the team he once called home.
Ravindra Jadeja gets emotional during RR match against CSK
The internet is currently filled with a viral clip that has left fans debating Jadeja’s emotional state. The incident occurred during the first innings when CSK was in a critical position of 60 runs for 6 wickets. As Jadeja was fielding near the boundary ropes, the host broadcaster’s camera panned towards him, capturing a teary-eyed and emotionally charged player.
Jadeja’s distressed appearance as his former franchise collapsed immediately sparked speculation on social media. Despite spending the bulk of his career in the yellow jersey and even captaining him for a brief period, the connection remains undeniable. Was it seeing his old teammates struggling, or simply the intensity of the Guwahati heat?
Despite the emotional aspects, Jadeja remained a thorough professional on the field. He finished his spell with clinical figures of 2/18 from 3 overs, and also took the wicket of Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dubey. Speaking after the game, Jadeja focused on his performance and his new look.
“I thought the wicket was a bit sticky and the ball was turning, so I really enjoyed bowling. My job was just to hit the ball in the right area and let the pitch do the rest,Jadeja said when asked about his transfer to the Royals, smilingly saying,I think pink looks good on me.“
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RR dominates CSK to start IPL 2026 on top
While the emotional subplot took center stage online, the match itself was a one-sided affair Rajasthan Royals To establish complete dominance. Opting to bowl first, the RR attack was led by the Player of the Match Nandre Burger (2/26) and supported by jofra archer (2/19), demolished CSK’s top order.
CSK’s innings could never find its rhythm. sanju samson (Playing for CSK) Fell for 7 runs while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Could muster only 11. apart from minor resistance matthew short And jamie overtonChennai team collapsed for 127 runs in 19.4 overs.
For the Royals, chasing the target was a mere formality. young genius Vaibhav Suryavanshi Played a brilliant innings, scored 52 runs in just 17 balls and completed his half-century in just 15 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal He remained unbeaten on 38, helping RR reach a comfortable score of 128/2 in just 12.1 overs.
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