Ravindra Jadeja Claims Nicholas Pooran Wicket During LSG vs RR Victory
Rajasthan Royals secured a vital victory in the LSG vs RR clash on April 22, 2026, primarily through the stellar all-round brilliance of Ravindra Jadeja, who later joked about keeping Nicholas Pooran in his pocket. While the visitors successfully defended a modest total of 159 runs at the Ekana Stadium, the left-arm spinner provided the definitive breakthrough by dismissing the dangerous West Indian left-hander for 22 runs.
During the post-match presentation, the veteran cricketer chuckled about his spontaneous celebration where he gestured towards his trousers, simply stating that the cheeky idea to signal he had his opponent contained entered his mind randomly.
(On his celebration after Pooran’s wicket) “Yeah, he’s in my pocket (chuckles). Nothing, just randomly, a thought came into my mind, and I did it,” said Ravindra Jadeja.
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The momentum shifted significantly when the Lucknow Super Giants struggled to find rhythm against a disciplined bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and the crafty spin of the player of the match. After hammering an unbeaten 43 from 29 balls to rescue the Royals’ innings from a precarious 77 for 5, the senior pro turned his attention to the ball and dismantled the chase with surgical precision. Although Mitchell Marsh fought a lonely battle with a half-century, the clinical nature of the RR defence ensured that the home side collapsed to 119 all out, handing the Royals a 40-run win.
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Statistical trends suggest that the tactical superiority of the Rajasthan side often hinges on these specific matchups where spin chokes the middle order. Because the pitch offered a subtle grip, the decision to flight the ball wide of the off-stump forced a mistimed loft from the bat of the powerhouse, who eventually succumbed to a safe catch at long-on.
Since this victory propelled the Royals to second place on the points table with 10 points, the psychological advantage gained by Ravindra Jadeja over Nicholas Pooran remains a major talking point for the upcoming reverse fixture. Every strategic move in the LSG vs RR rivalry now highlights how experience often trumps raw power in high-pressure scenarios.
