Ravindra Jadeja in Jaipur: On Saturday, November 15, the IPL dropped its confirmed trades for the upcoming season, and honestly, everyone’s talking about Sanju Samson heading to Chennai Super Kings. But right behind that, Ravindra Jadeja’s return to the Rajasthan Royals is making fans emotional, he’s coming back to where it all started.
Jadeja kicked off his IPL career with RR, playing two seasons with the original champs. But it was at CSK, under MS Dhoni, where Jadeja really took off. He spent 12 years in yellow, turned into one of the league’s most reliable all-rounders, and pretty much became part of CSK’s core.
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Now he’s coming back to Jaipur, and you can bet fans are excited to see him in pink again. So, what’s the deal with Jadeja’s numbers at RR’s home ground? Let’s dig in.
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Ravindra Jadeja’s Overall IPL Batting Record
| Innings | 198 |
| Runs | 3260 |
| Not-Outs | 81 |
| Average | 27.86 |
| Strike Rate | 130.30 |
| 100s/50s | 0/5 |
| Highest Score | 77* |
You look at these numbers and it’s no surprise teams still shell out Rs 14 crore for him, even at 36. Over 3,200 runs, strike rate north of 130, and most of this from the middle or lower order, he’s been dependable season after season.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Overall IPL Bowling Record
He’s taken 170 wickets, which puts him ninth on the all-time IPL list. He’s steady with the ball, especially during those tricky middle overs, and that's a huge reason for his longevity.
Ravindra Jadeja at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
| Innings | 9 |
| Runs | 180 |
| Not-Outs | 5 |
| Average | 45.00 |
| Strike Rate | 129.50 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 |
| Highest Score | 36* |
Now, here’s the fun part. At RR’s home ground, his batting average jumps to 45. That’s a massive leap from his overall career average. Sure, it’s only nine innings, but still, those are numbers any team would take.
Ravindra Jadeja's Bowling at SMS, Jaipur
| Innings | 7 |
| Overs | 22.1 |
| Wickets | 6 |
| Average | 25.83 |
| Strike Rate | 22.17 |
| Economy | 6.99 |
With the ball, he’s just as solid. His strike rate gets a bit better, and he keeps things tight with an economy rate just under seven. Clearly, he knows how to handle Jaipur’s conditions.
Unlike Sanju Samson, who hasn’t really cracked the code at Chepauk, Jadeja’s record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium actually looks strong. His boosted numbers, both batting and bowling, make this move back to RR something for fans to get genuinely excited about.
If Jadeja can keep up this form in 2026, Rajasthan Royals might have just scored the biggest win of the transfer season.