Ravindra Jadeja is a successful Indian international cricketer and one of the most successful all-rounders in the IPL history. He is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox bowler. He was born on 6 December 1988 in Navagam Ghed and is a domestic cricketer representing Saurashtra. He is now playing for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Jadeja was also a part of the victorious Indian team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 and Asia Cup 2023, and T20 World Cup 2024. Throughout the years, he has earned a reputation for completing matches, bowling tight spells, and being a top-notch fielder. He has become one of the most reliable IPL players of all time due to his contribution in all the three departments.
Ravindra Jadeja IPL Record
Ravindra Jadeja has a stellar record spanning over 18 years. Here is a look at his IPL record till 19th April 2026.
| Player Name | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Current Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| Matches Played | 260 |
| Runs | 3345 |
| Highest Score | 77* |
| Average (Batting) | 28.11 |
| Strike Rate | 129.95 |
| Centuries | NA |
| Fifties | 5 |
| Wickets | 173 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/16 |
| Economy Rate | 7.68 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
| Orange Caps Won | NA |
| Purple Caps Won | NA |
Source: IPLT20
Key IPL Accomplishments of Ravindra Jadeja
1. Jadeja has made his first appearance in 2008 with Rajasthan Royals and was a part of their championship winning season under Shane Warne.
2. His best bowling performance was in 2012 when he took 5 wickets for 16 runs while playing for Chennai Super Kings against Deccan Chargers.
3. His most memorable IPL moment was in the 2023 final when he struck 6 and 4 off the final two balls to claim the IPL title for Chennai Super Kings.
4. In IPL 2021, he made the highest score of 37 in one over off Harshal Patel, one of the highest scores in an over in the IPL.
Ravindra Jadeja IPL Teams and Auction Price
1. Jadeja started his IPL career with Rajasthan Royals in 2008, at a tender age.
2. In 2011, He was bought by Kochi Tuskers Kerala after a one-year suspension.
3. Chennai Super Kings purchased him in 2012, at ₹9.8 crore, making it one of the highest-priced IPL deals of the time.
4. He subsequently became the representative of Gujarat Lions when the city of Chennai Super Kings was suspended in 2016 and 2017.
5. Chennai retained him for several seasons, with a ₹16 crore retention before IPL 2022, the highest of his IPL career.
6. Ahead of the IPL 2026, he was traded for ₹14 crore and moved to the Rajasthan Royals.
Interesting Facts about Ravindra Jadeja
Here are a few interesting facts about Ravindra Jadeja:
1. Early in his Rajasthan Royals days Shane Warne christened him Rockstar.
2. Jadeja is one of the only few IPL players who have scored 3000+ runs and 150+ wickets.
3. The ₹16 crore retention that he had before IPL 2022 is his highest value of IPL contract.
4. He was also the captain of Chennai Super Kings at IPL 2022 for a short term.
5. The final-over batting exploits of Ravindra Jadeja were one of the most-watched IPL moments in IPL 2023.
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