Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja delivered a brilliant all-round performance to help Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026. The left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja grabbed headlines after dismissing West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran, celebrating by pointing toward his pocket in a playful gesture.
Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag, posted 159 runs after batting first at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 22. Defending the total, Rajasthan Royals bowled out Lucknow Super Giants for 119 in 18 overs, securing a convincing 40-run victory.
CELEBRATION BY JADEJA ??- "You are in my pocket" after taking the wicket of Pooran. pic.twitter.com/Gl3i1r2loR
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 22, 2026Nicholas Pooran has continued a disappointing run in the tournament for Lucknow, managing four single-digit scores in seven matches. Against Rajasthan Royals, he batted cautiously after an early collapse but tried to accelerate against Ravindra Jadeja, eventually miscuing a slower ball to the long-on fielder.
After taking this key wicket in the tenth over, Ravindra Jadeja celebrated by pointing at Pooran and then tapping his own pocket. The playful gesture suggested he had outsmarted the batter and delivered a crucial blow to Lucknow’s chase.
“Yeah, he's in my pocket (chuckles). Nothing, just randomly a thought came into my mind and I did it," Jadeja said after the match.
Rajasthan Royals Recover After Early Collapse in Batting
Rajasthan Royals suffered an early collapse as their top order fell quickly within the powerplay. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit two boundaries before Mohsin Khan dismissed him. Mohammad Shami, Prince Yadav, and Mohsin Khan picked up two wickets each, reducing Rajasthan Royals to 77/5.
Ravindra Jadeja steadied the innings with a calm and controlled knock on a challenging surface. He scored an unbeaten 43 off 29 deliveries, focusing on rotation and boundaries. With wickets falling around him, Jadeja anchored the innings and ensured Rajasthan Royals avoided a complete batting collapse.
Shubham Dubey came in as the Impact Player and provided strong support in the final overs. He scored an unbeaten 19 runs and built a crucial 49-run partnership with Jadeja. Their late acceleration helped Rajasthan Royals post a competitive total of 159, which proved match-winning.
Mitchell Marsh Fights Alone as Lucknow Super Giants Collapse
Chasing 160 runs, Lucknow Super Giants suffered an early collapse. Captain Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram were dismissed for ducks within the first three overs by Nandre Burger and Jofra Archer. Mitchell Marsh scored a fighting 55 off 41 deliveries to keep hopes alive.
Despite Marsh’s effort, the rest of the batting lineup failed to support him. The middle and lower orders collapsed under pressure, including Mukul Choudhary. Jofra Archer led the bowling attack with 3/20, while Nandre Burger and Brijesh Sharma picked up two wickets each to seal control.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and are in ninth place with two wins from seven matches. Rajasthan Royals bounced back from two losses and climbed to second place in the standings, just behind Punjab Kings (PBKS).
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