After being asked to bat first by Sam Curran, Jadeja played a vital knock of 43 runs off just 26 balls, helping CSK reach a competitive total of 167/9.
Later, the left-arm spinner took three wickets for 20 runs in four overs during the crucial middle stage of the match, derailing PBKS's chase, which ended at 139 for nine.
After his match-winning heroics, Jadeja became the first player to receive the Man of the Match award for CSK in the IPL. He left behind former captain MS Dhoni's record of 15 awards.
Most Player of the Match awards for CSK in IPL
- 16-Ravindra Jadeja
- 15 – MS Dhoni
- 12 –
Suresh Raina - 11- Rituraj Gaikwad
- 10 – Michael Hussey
Jadeja joins the company of Shane Watson and Yuvraj Singh by achieving the feat of scoring more than 40 runs thrice and taking three wickets in an IPL match.
Suresh Raina, often referred to as 'Mr. He has been chosen Player of the Match 12 times for his consistently good performance in the IPL league.
Young and talented Ruturaj Gaikwad has already made his mark by receiving the award 11 times, which shows his potential as a future star for the team.
The experienced Michael Hussey, known for his consistency and technique, has contributed significantly to the team's success and has been awarded the Player of the Match award 10 times.
These players have played a key role in CSK's success over the years, and have contributed to the team's reputation as one of the most successful franchises in the IPL.