Indian veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has written his name into the record books by breaking MS Dhoni’s massive Test sixes record. The left-hander smashed a commanding half-century against the West Indies, and in the process, sent four towering sixes into the stands. Those hits took him past Dhoni’s tally, making him one of India’s top six-hitters in Test cricket.
Bowlers dominate Day 1, batters shine on Day 2
India’s bowlers set the tone early in the first Test. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ripped through the West Indies batting lineup, leaving them struggling on Day 1. But Day 2 was all about India’s batting brilliance. KL Rahul lit up the innings with a superb century, while skipper Shubman Gill backed him up with a steady half-century.
Ravindra Jadeja joins the party in style
Walking in at number 6 after Rahul’s dismissal, Ravindra Jadeja had the perfect platform to make his mark. Known for his consistency in recent years, the all-rounder once again delivered. His 50-run knock wasn’t just about control; it was about power too. Those four huge sixes lifted him above Dhoni’s tally and showcased why Ravindra Jadeja has become such a reliable presence in the middle order.
Here’s where he now stands among India’s biggest Test six-hitters:
Most Test sixes for India:
- 90 – Rishabh Pant (82 Inns)
- 90 – Virender Sehwag (178 Inns)
- 88 – Rohit Sharma (116 Inns)
- 79* – Ravindra Jadeja (129 Inns)
- 78 – MS Dhoni (144 Inns)
Stellar form continues after England heroics
Ravindra Jadeja’s batting has gone to another level since the England tour, where he scored over 500 runs in tough conditions. Time and again, he steadied the innings when India needed it most. His hundred in Manchester and five half-centuries on that tour cemented his place as one of India’s most reliable batters. Now, back on home soil, Ravindra Jadeja has carried that form into the West Indies series with yet another classy half-century.
Partnership power with Dhruv Jurel
It wasn’t just Ravindra Jadeja shining with the bat. Young wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, promoted up the order, showed incredible maturity. Still unbeaten on 83 at the time of writing, Jurel kept the scoreboard ticking and built a solid stand with Jadeja. Together, the pair stitched up the first-century partnership of the match, adding 139* runs. Jadeja contributed 66*, while Jurel impressed with 69* of his own. With India’s lead crossing 200, the hosts are firmly in control.
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