Ravindra Jadeja Creates History: First Cricketer in 93 Years to Achieve Landmark Feat
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On Day 3 of the fifth and final Test of the India v England series at The Oval, Ravindra Jadeja achieved a historic milestone that few in the sport could have imagined. With a composed 53 off 77 balls—featuring five boundaries—he surpassed both Indian and international records in one memorable innings.
Jadeja became the first Indian batter ever to score more than 500 Test series runs while batting at No. 6 or lower. This rare accomplishment underscores his consistency and batting prowess from the lower middle order—a vital asset for India in the five-match contest.
In the same innings, he shattered a 59-year-old record held by West Indies legend Garry Sobers for the most runs scored at No. 6 or below in an away Test series. Additionally, his series tally included an unprecedented six fifty-plus scores, making him the only Indian batter to achieve this number of significant contributions in England during a single series.
The feat comes against the backdrop of Jadeja’s longer-term dominance, as he has also completed a record-breaking 1,151 consecutive days as the ICC’s No. 1 Test all-rounder, the longest streak in cricket history—a benchmark he established earlier in 2025.
This series performance cements Jadeja’s reputation as a world-class all-rounder, recognized not just for his spin bowling and exceptional fielding but also for his depth and reliability with the bat. His invaluable runs from the lower order have injected balance into the Indian lineup and often swung momentum in India’s favour during tight contests.
As India now head home, Jadeja’s record-breaking series will be remembered as a defining chapter of that tour—an example of how a player operating at No. 6 or lower can rise to offensive prominence and rewrite history.
