Key Highlights:
Chennai (April 11): In a game where every senior player needed to step up, Ravindra Jadeja was one of the biggest letdowns for Chennai Super Kings in their humiliating defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk. With CSK folding for just 103/9 and losing by 8 wickets, Jadeja’s failure was a glaring hole in an already broken performance.
A Duck That Set the Tone
Jadeja walked out at 71/5, with CSK in a deep mess. All eyes were on the experienced all-rounder to guide the team toward a respectable total. But Narine’s clever variation outside off was enough to induce a poke, and Jadeja was caught behind for a two-ball duck.
- Runs Scored: 0 (2 balls)
- Strike Rate: 0.00
- Dismissal: Caught behind off Narine
It was a soft dismissal — one that exposed his lack of footwork and confidence at a time CSK needed a cool head.
No Impact with the Ball
What made the performance more disappointing was that Ravindra Jadeja didn’t bowl a single over in the second innings. On a Chepauk pitch that heavily assisted spin — where Narine, Moeen Ali, and Chakravarthy collectively took 7 wickets — Jadeja was completely overlooked as a bowling option.
- Overs Bowled: 0
- Wickets: N/A
- Economy: N/A
With CSK defending a low total, Dhoni opted for Noor Ahmad and Ashwin over Jadeja — a telling sign of where the all-rounder stands in the pecking order this season.
IPL 2025 So Far: A Lukewarm Campaign
Jadeja, one of CSK’s most bankable stars in the past, has struggled to make meaningful contributions this season. His batting has lacked punch, and he’s been underused with the ball.
Jadeja’s IPL 2025 Stats (as of April 11):
- Matches: 6
- Runs: 57
- Batting Avg: 11.4
- Wickets: 2
- Economy: 8.1
For a player of his caliber and reputation, these are worrying numbers. CSK’s trust in Jadeja as a senior match-winner is beginning to wane — especially in crunch moments.
Calls for Change Loom Large
With MS Dhoni back as captain and CSK’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the team may soon have to reassess its reliance on veterans like Jadeja. While past glory and experience are valuable, current form will dictate CSK’s campaign trajectory.
Ravindra Jadeja’s no-show against KKR was symbolic of CSK’s deeper issues — misfiring veterans, poor shot selection, and defensive tactics. His two-ball duck and absence with the ball only added to the misery.
Unless Jadeja finds rhythm soon, his place in the XI may come under serious scrutiny, especially with younger all-rounders like Noor Ahmad and Deepak Hooda waiting in the wings.
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