Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Jofra Archer mimicked the bowling action of his teammate and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The moment comes ahead of RR’s IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scheduled for Monday, March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
On Sunday, March 29, the franchise shared a video on their X account from a practice session, where Archer was seen imitating Jadeja’s action and trying his hand at spin bowling.
Watch the clip below:
Meanwhile, the upcoming season marks Jadeja’s first stint with the Royals since 2009. Additionally, the team will be led by Riyan Parag this time, following the departure of their former skipper Sanju Samson, who was traded to CSK ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
The Royals will be hoping for a much-improved performance this season after finishing ninth on the points table in the 2025 edition. Meanwhile, Kumar Sangakkara has returned as head coach, succeeding Rahul Dravid.
A look at Ravindra Jadeja and Jofra Archer’s IPL numbers
Ravindra Jadeja has been a part of the IPL since its inception in 2008 and has featured in 254 matches. The southpaw has scored 3,260 runs in 198 innings at an average of 27.86 and a strike rate of 130.29, including five fifties, with a best of 77 not out.
The left-arm spinner has also claimed 170 wickets in 225 innings at an average of 30.51, with a strike rate of 23.8 and an economy of 7.67, including a five-wicket haul, with best figures of 5/16.
On the other hand, Jofra Archer, since making his debut in the 2018 season, has appeared in 52 matches in the tournament. The 30-year-old has picked up 59 wickets at an average of 27.15, with a strike rate of 20.6 and an economy of 7.89, with best figures of 3/15.
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Edited by Dev Sharma
