In a historic achievement during the IND vs ENG 2nd Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, India’s ace all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made history by becoming the first player in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC) to record the rare double of 2000 runs and 100 wickets.
Heroics Under Pressure: Jadeja Stand at 211/5
Coming in to bat with India struggling at 211/5, Ravindra Jadeja showed courage and maturity. As the top order collapsed, specters of another lower-order meltdown, such as the one seen in the Headingley Test, hung in the air. But Jadeja saved the day and played a stabilizing knock.
Milestone Reached: 2000 Runs in WTC
Requiring 79 runs to cross 2000 runs in WTC cricket, Jadeja exhibited a gritty innings. He proceeded to score a gritty 89 runs, elevating his WTC record to 2010 runs in 41 innings at a striking average of nearly 40. His WTC batting history now has three centuries and 13 half-centuries.
All-Round Brilliance: 132 Wickets and Counting
Just as impressive as the bat, Ravindra Jadeja has taken 132 wickets in the WTC till date with a magnificent bowling average of 25.92. His bowling has seen him take six five-wicket and six four-wicket hauls, cementing his position as one of the greatest all-rounders in contemporary Test cricket.
203-Run Stand with Shubman Gill Gives India a Boost
Jadeja’s knock was eclipsed by a 203-run stand with skipper Shubman Gill, which turned out to be instrumental in taking India over the 400-run mark. Jadeja missed a century when he was caught by Josh Tongue for 89, but his effort set a strong platform for the side.
Jadeja’s Love Affair with Edgbaston Continues
Curiously, this is not the second time Ravindra Jadeja has been involved in a huge stand at Edgbaston. Previously, in 2022, he had put together a 222-run stand with Rishabh Pant, with both of them scoring their respective centuries. Again, on this occasion, he once more excelled at the same ground, establishing his comfort at the venue.
India Eyeing 500+ as Gill Crosses 150
With Shubman Gill remaining at the crease after going over the 150-run mark, India will look to take their score closer to 500 in the first innings. The pressure now rests on the lower order, from Washington Sundar, who has been named to add some strength to the batting depth, along with Gill, to provide support and increase the lead after lunch.
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Ravindra Jadeja becomes the first cricketer with 2000 runs and 100 wickets in WTC history
Scored 89 runs under pressure during the IND vs ENG 2nd Test at Edgbaston
Shared match-defining 203-run partnership with Shubman Gill
Has 2010 runs and 132 wickets in the WTC in 41 Tests
Repeated heroism at Edgbaston following his 2022 partnership with Rishabh Pant
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