Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his career by going past MS Dhoni to become India’s fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad.
On the second day, Jadeja remained unbeaten on 50 off 81 deliveries, striking three fours and four sixes, all of them against Jomel Warrican. With these blows, his career six count rose to 79 from 86 Tests, pushing him ahead of Dhoni’s record of 78 sixes in 90 Tests.
Only Rohit Sharma (88), Virender Sehwag (90), and Rishabh Pant (90) now sit above him in the list. This innings was also Jadeja’s seventh 50-plus score in 2025, the most by any batter this year. Across seven Tests and 13 innings, he has amassed 605 runs at an impressive average of 75.62, which includes a century and six fifties.
Jadeja Nears Major Career Milestone
The seasoned all-rounder is also closing in on a significant personal landmark — he is just 64 runs away from completing 4,000 Test runs. Currently, Jadeja’s tally stands at 3,936 runs in 86 matches at an average of 38.21, with five centuries and 28 fifties to his name.
Before this match, he had also been India’s fourth-highest run-scorer in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy held in England, compiling 516 runs across five matches at an excellent average of 86.00.
At the end of the second session, India was cruising at 326/4, with Dhruv Jurel (68)* and Jadeja (50)* holding firm. The hosts began the session at 218/3, with KL Rahul (100)* and Jurel (14*) at the crease.
Jadeja-Jurel Partnership Shifts Momentum
Rahul’s innings came to an end soon after lunch when he offered an easy catch to Justin Greaves at extra cover, handing Jomel Warrican his wicket. What followed was a dominant stand between Jadeja and Jurel, as they struck three sixes in just eight balls between the 71st and 72nd overs.
The pair continued to attack Warrican and Roston Chase, reaching the 250-run mark in 74.3 overs. Jadeja frequently advanced down the track to dispatch deliveries over the ropes, while Jurel played with control and precision.
India’s lead moved past 100 runs in the 76th over, and the partnership reached 50 runs off just 77 balls. Jurel brought up his second Test fifty in 91 balls, while Jadeja completed his 28th half-century in 75 deliveries. Together, they added 100 runs in 151 balls without losing a wicket.
Match Snapshot
Brief Scores:
India: 326/4 (KL Rahul 100, Dhruv Jurel 68*, Roston Chase 2/37)
West Indies: 162 (Justin Greaves 32, Shai Hope 26, Mohammed Siraj 4/40)
Ravindra Jadeja’s record-breaking outing not only pushed India into a dominant position but also reaffirmed his status as one of the most influential Test all-rounders in modern cricket.
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