Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL)
New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja’s famous sword celebration is well known when the veteran all-rounder reaches a milestone like a fifty or a century. However, during Saturday’s IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jadeja came up with a new and unexpected celebration.While playing for Rajasthan Royals this season, Jadeja pulled off a crucial feat by dismissing Gujarat Titans star batsman Jos Buttler and followed it up with a ‘pocket player’ gesture that instantly caught attention.
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The dismissal came when Jadeja bowled a full delivery outside the off stump. Buttler tried to get aggressive on the ground but failed to time it correctly, sending the ball high into the air. Donovan Ferreira stationed out wide was given a comfortable shot to end Buttler’s stay.Immediately after the wicket, Jadeja stuck his hand into his pocket in a cheeky ‘player in the pocket’ celebration as he walked past the dismissed batsman, adding a new twist to his trademark expressions on the field.Buttler vs Jadeja in T20sRoles: 12Number of trips: 82Balls: 66Impeachment: 3Saudi riyals: 124.24
The head-to-head statistics between Buttler and Jadeja in T20 cricket show a competitive battle between bat and ball. Buttler faced Jadeja in 12 overs, scoring a total of 82 runs off 66 deliveries while being dismissed three times. Although Jadeja has managed to keep him relatively in check with regular breakthroughs, Buttler still maintains a strike rate of 124.24 against the experienced all-rounder.