"6 & 4" - An amazing 'Ravindra' coincidence as Chennai fans pay tribute to Jadeja during CSK vs GT IPL 2024 match
Ahead of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2024 game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, CSK fans decided to pay tribute to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.
Fans had said that they would cheer for Jadeja at 7:38 pm, eight minutes into the game, as the seasoned all-rounder wears jersey number eight. The special tribute was being arranged to acknowledge the player's cameo in the IPL 2023 final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, which saw CSK winning a record-equalling fifth IPL title.
The 35-year-old hit a six and a four off the last two balls of the IPL 2023 final off Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma to lift CSK to an incredible five-wicket win (via DLS method).
As per the plan, Chennai Super Kings fans started chanting 'Jaddu, Jaddu' (Jadeja's nickname) loudly at 7:38 pm. In an amazing coincidence, the all-rounder's Kiwi teammate, who goes by the name of Rachin Ravindra, was out in the middle when CSK fans were paying tribute to Jadeja.
The left-handed opening batter struck a six and four to make it an even more joyous occasion for the team and its die-hard fans. Chennai Super Kings' fan club tweeted an endearing video with the caption:
"There you go, this one for @imjadeja. Eyes on Jaddu at 7.34 but we did it as planned at 7.38 and Ravindra joined in with a Six!"
The franchise's X handle also joined in the celebrations and posted:
"Loud cheers for that 6️ & 4️ from Ravindra at 7.38 pm! Both of 'em!"
Jadeja did not have much to do in Tuesday's IPL 2024 game against Gujarat. He was run out for seven off the last ball of the innings and bowled two overs for 15 runs without claiming a wicket.
Shivam Dube shines in CSK's thumping win
After Gujarat Titans won the toss and invited Chennai Super Kings to bat first, Ravindra played an excellent knock, hammering six fours and three sixes in his 46, which came off 20 balls, before he was stumped off Rashid Khan.
Ravindra and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (46 off 36) added 62 for the first wicket. Coming in at No. 4, the left-handed Shivam Dube clubbed 51 off 23, smacking two fours and five sixes. Chennai put up 206-6 before restricting Gujarat Titans to 143-8.