Ravindra Jadeja’s spectacular homecoming to Rajasthan Royals (RR) turned into one of the most dramatic yet emotional scenes of IPL 2026 as the star all-rounder bowled a match-winning spell against his old team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati on March 30.
After 17 seasons, Ravindra Jadeja came out in pink for the first time and he not only made a comeback but came like a storm. On a slow and difficult Guwahati pitch, the left-arm spinner tore apart CSK’s middle order and scalped two crucial wickets.
Ravindra Jadeja destroys CSK on RR’s comeback
Jadeja’s spell was completely devastating as he dismissed Sarfaraz Khan in front of the stumps with a clever ball. Two balls later, he sent Shivam Dubey straight to the long-off fielder.
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He took 2 wickets for just 18 runs in 3 overs and helped RR restrict CSK to 127 runs. Later, Royals achieved the target with the loss of eight wickets in 13 overs. This was his biggest win in terms of balls remaining.
Ravindra Jadeja’s emotional moment in Guwahati takes the internet by storm
Meanwhile, a small clip has created a stir on social media. As soon as CSK’s score reached 60 runs for 6 wickets, Jadeja standing near the boundary line looked very emotional.
Jadeja was fielding near the boundary when the camera panned towards him and tears were visible in his eyes. The all-rounder was seen quite emotional and was just trying to control his emotions.
Jadeja was literally crying near the boundary
Players will come and go but Jaddu will always be our Thalapathy
Still have emotional attachment to him even after CSK traded himSir Jadeja you are a precious person pic.twitter.com/HsQAgvL5mq
– DB (@Brevisnation7) 30 March 2026
Ravindra Jadeja’s story of salvation
Ravindra Jadeja gave 14 years to CSK
made them win the IPL trophy
Removed from captaincy mid-season
Due to old age, business was transferred to RajasthanToday: He took two important wickets against CSK and broke the back of CSK
Tears in his eyes… pic.twitter.com/dyFyYHMsWT
– Rohit (@Iam_Rohit_G) 30 March 2026
Pink color looks good on me: Ravindra Jadeja
Meanwhile, Jadeja said that he feels really good in his new pink jersey and added that he already knew how CSK batsmen like to attack the spinners, and that experience helped him make better and smarter plans.
Ravindra Jadeja during mid-innings discussion with broadcasters: “I think pink looks good on me, I think. I have known Shivam Dubey for a long time – I have bowled to him in the nets, so I understand how he approaches spinners. I was prepared for it and tried to bowl outside off, because I knew he would want to play big shots against me.”
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Speaking about the pitch, Jadeja felt it was a bit sticky and was offering some turn from the start, but he enjoyed the conditions. “I thought the wicket was a bit sticky and the ball was turning, so I really enjoyed bowling – my job was just to bowl in the right areas and let the pitch do the rest,” he said.
Rajasthan Royals created IPL history
Notably, this was RR’s biggest win in IPL history, completing the chase with 47 balls to spare. For CSK, it was their second worst defeat in terms of balls remaining in the IPL after 59 balls against KKR at Chepauk last year.
Lowest overs taken to complete the target of more than 120 in IPL:
9.4 – SRH vs LSG, Hyderabad, 2024 (Target: 166)
11.1 – KXIP vs KKR, Kolkata, 2018 (Target: 125)
12.0 – Deccan vs MI, DY Patil, 2008 (Tar: 155)
12.1 – RR vs CSK, Guwahati, 2026 (Target: 128)