Ravindra Jadeja is consistently performing excellently in Tests in England. By scoring 58 runs in the Manchester Test, he could become only the second visiting player to score 1000 runs while batting at number 6 or lower in England. All eyes are now on his historic feat.
Ravindra Jadeja: Star all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, Ravindra Jadeja, is currently in excellent form in the 5-match Test series being played in England. His bat is consistently producing runs in every innings, and now he has a golden opportunity to create a unique record in the Manchester Test. If Jadeja scores 58 runs in this match, he will become only the second foreign batsman to complete 1000 runs in Test cricket on English soil while batting at number 6 or lower.
Jadeja is Performing Wonders in England
Ravindra Jadeja has scored 327 runs in 6 innings of 3 Test matches so far in this series. His batting average is over 109, which is a matter of pride for any batsman, especially for an all-rounder. During this period, he has scored half-centuries in 4 consecutive innings, including both innings of the Lord's Test. After his half-century at Lord's, he surpassed legends like Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Australia's Steve Waugh.
Just One Innings Away from the Record
Ravindra Jadeja has currently scored a total of 942 runs while batting at number 6 or lower in England. In this list, only West Indies' great all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers is above him, who has scored 1097 runs. If Jadeja scores another 58 runs in the first innings of the Manchester Test, he will join the 1000-run club and become only the second visiting batsman to be included in this special list.
Team India's Hopes of Comeback are Also Linked
India is currently trailing 1-2 in the Test series. After the defeat at Lord's, the team's eyes are now on the fourth Test to be held in Manchester, where a win can level the series for India. In this situation, the role of a batsman like Jadeja, who is in form, becomes very important. Not only in batting, but also in bowling, Jadeja can prove to be useful on the English pitches.
Aiming for a Record of 5 Consecutive Half-Centuries Too
If Ravindra Jadeja scores a half-century in the first innings of the Manchester Test, he will be among the few Indian batsmen to score half-centuries in 5 consecutive innings. This record shows how confident he is at the moment and how he is handling the team while taking responsibility.
Race to the Top in the List of Foreign Batsmen in England
Jadeja is currently in second place in the list of most Test runs scored by foreign batsmen while batting at number 6 or lower on English soil. At the top of this list is West Indies' Sir Garry Sobers, who has 1097 runs to his name. After Jadeja, Australia's Steve Waugh is in third place (909 runs) and India's former captain MS Dhoni is in fourth place (778 runs).
- Garry Sobers - 1097
- Ravindra Jadeja - 942
- Steve Waugh - 909
- MS Dhoni - 778
Jadeja's Batting Style a Headache for Opponents
The most special aspect of Jadeja's batting is that he scores runs in pressure situations. Whether wickets are falling or the team is in trouble, he not only stays on the field and takes care of the crease, but also maintains the run rate. This is the reason why he has become the most reliable middle-order batsman of the Indian team.
Manchester Pitch and Jadeja's Strategy
The Manchester pitch is generally considered helpful for spinners, especially on the fourth and fifth days. In this situation, Jadeja can play an important role in bowling as well. But before that, the team will expect another big innings from him, so that India can make a comeback in the match and the series.
