The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has just begun, but it has already delivered a moment fans will never forget. Returning to Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a long and successful stint with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Ravindra Jadeja made an instant impact both with the ball and with a celebration that went viral.
It wasn’t just about the doors; it was about the story behind them. Facing his former team after 13 years, Jadeja looked determined to make a statement. And when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands.
Ravindra Jadeja stole the show with his “gun party”.
CSK were already under pressure after a shaky start. Early wickets left them struggling and the scoreboard read 46/3 when Jadeja came into the attack. What followed was a game-changing spell that swung the momentum firmly in Rajasthan’s favour.
He struck Jadeja in only his second delivery. Sarfaraz Khan was trapped 17 LBW and the decision stood despite the investigation. It was a breakthrough, but Jadeja was far from done.
Next came Shivam Dube – former teammate and renowned power hitter. Dube wasted no time, took Jadeja for a big six over long on and sent a clear message. But Jadeja responded in style. On the next ball, he lured Dube into another big shot, sending him further away.
This time the risk did not pay off. Dube mistimed it and Ravi Bishnoi completed a simple catch at long-on.
Two wickets in three balls. Similarly, Jadeja flipped the script.
Jadeja’s celebration goes viral as fans react with Dhurandhar memories
If the goalkeepers electrified the stadium, what happened next set the social media on fire.
Instead of his iconic sword celebration, Jadeja pulled off a daring ‘gun’ gesture – claiming to have fired at a walking dead body. What made it even more dramatic was the shot that showed him directing the gesture towards the CSK dugout, adding a layer of emotion and intensity to the moment.
We present the video:
A special comeback for Ravindra Jadeja in Pink 🩷
🎥 Two quick goals from behind first for the Royals 🔥
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/UzbuFk5G26#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvCSK | @rajasthanroyals | @imjadeja pic.twitter.com/leq4EyMRha
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2026
Given his long association with CSK, the gesture felt symbolic. Jadeja spent more than a decade in yellow, winning many titles and becoming one of the franchise’s most reliable players. Now wearing pink again, she seemed to be sending a message – it was a new chapter.
The reaction of the Internet did not take long. Fans quickly linked the moment with the viral dialogue:
“Jassi, I don’t remember my house.”
The reference to the popular film Dhurandhar: The Revenge spread like wildfire with memes flooding social media platforms. Within minutes, Jadeja’s celebration became one of the most talked about moments of IPL 2026.
Ravindra Jadeja Celebration 🥶🔫#ravindrajadeja #rr #cskvsrr pic.twitter.com/0zNXnPBVnl
— aaku editz (@iimaku__) March 30, 2026
CSK fans – Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi jaddu?
Jadeja – MKC of you or your family members
😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/v90F3kx4Fx
— supremo (@hyperkohli) March 30, 2026
Ravindra Jadeja Celebration 🥶🔫#ravindrajadeja #rr #cskvsrr pic.twitter.com/0zNXnPBVnl
— aaku editz (@iimaku__) March 30, 2026
CSK fans – Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi jaddu?
Jadeja – MKC of you or your family members
😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/v90F3kx4Fx
— supremo (@hyperkohli) March 30, 2026
be like jadeja pic.twitter.com/3skNBkoPPI
— Bhatka_Hua_Yuva (@KAMALKU37265816) March 30, 2026
RAVINDRA JADEJA SARFARAZ & DUBE SINGLE 🔥#ravindrajadeja #CSKvsRR #jaddu #ipl2026 pic.twitter.com/wyurAOvPyi
— Thefourthcric ❤️ (@thefourthcric) March 30, 2026
“I think pink suits me,” said Ravindra Jadeja on his return to RR colours.
“I’ve known Shivam Dubey for a long time, so I knew how to deal with him.” 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/cTpdVkCyvo
— Gurmeet (@CricGurmeet) March 30, 2026
The backstory only added to the drama. Jadeja started his IPL journey in 2008 with RR under Shane Warne and was part of their title winning squad. After years with CSK, in the 2026 auction, Sanju Samson moved to Chennai while Jadeja returned to Rajasthan along with Sam Curran.
With emotions running high, this clash was always going to be special – but Jadeja ensured it was unforgettable.
His performance on the pitch was equally impressive. He finished with figures of 2 for 3 in a total of 18 runs, maintaining tight control and breaking crucial partnerships. And CSK struggled to recover and did as a result, it was 127.
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