During the Oval Test, Ravindra Jadeja scored 53 runs, setting a world record for the most 50+ scores in a Test series in England while batting at number six or lower. Jadeja surpassed Sir Garry Sobers' record and moved to second place in the list of 50+ scores in England, only behind Sachin Tendulkar.
IND vs ENG: In the fifth Test match being played between India and England at The Oval, the Indian team is on the verge of victory, but this match has presented a golden opportunity not only for the Indian team but also for Ravindra Jadeja to create history. Jadeja not only scored an important half-century with the bat but also created a world record that no batsman had ever achieved before.
India scored 396 runs in their second innings and set a huge target of 374 runs for England. By the end of the third day's play, England had lost 1 wicket for 50 runs. There is a high probability of India winning on the fourth day of this match, but Jadeja's performance on the cricket field will be recorded in the record books in the times to come.
Historic Innings of 53 Runs, Creates Unique World Record
In the second innings of the Oval Test, Jadeja played a mature and restrained innings of 53 runs. This was his sixth 50+ score in this series, and the special thing was that he completed all the innings while playing at number six or below. With this performance, Jadeja became the first batsman in the world to score 50 or more runs six times while batting at number six or lower in a Test series in England. This record is very special because before this, only West Indies' great all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers had achieved this feat by scoring 50+ five times in the 1966 England series. Now Jadeja has left him behind too.
Included in the List of Indians with the Most 50+ Scores in England
This half-century was Ravindra Jadeja's 10th 50+ score in England. With this achievement, he has reached the second position in the list of Indian batsmen with the most 50+ scores in England.
The figures so far are as follows:
- 12 - Sachin Tendulkar
- 10 - Ravindra Jadeja*
- 10 - Gundappa Vishwanath
- 10 - Sunil Gavaskar
- 10 - Rahul Dravid
Jadeja's name has been recorded in this list alongside such legends who have an excellent record on England's pitches. This shows that Jadeja has now become not only a bowler or all-rounder but also a reliable batsman – especially on foreign soil.
Most Reliable Batsman of the Lower Order – Another World Record
Jadeja's brilliance did not stop here. He has now also become the visiting batsman with the most 50+ scores while batting below number 6 in England.
The records so far:
- 10 - Ravindra Jadeja
- 9 - Garry Sobers
- 8 - MS Dhoni
- 6 - Steve Waugh
- 6 - Rod Marsh
- 6 - Victor Pollard
This figure is proof that Jadeja has lifted the team in difficult times while staying in the lower order and has played important innings.
Everyone Contributed in India's Second Innings
Jadeja's innings may have been special in terms of records, but India's second innings was strengthened by the performance of several players.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant innings of 118 runs, which was indicative of his confidence and technical skill.
- Akash Deep, who is mainly a bowler, also surprised with the bat and pushed England on the backfoot by scoring 66 runs.
- Jadeja strengthened the innings by adding 53 runs and took the team's score to 396.
India Close to Victory, But Jadeja in the Headlines
On the fourth day, India's bowlers have to take 9 wickets of England. If this happens, it will be a decisive victory for India in this series. But the real story of this match is Ravindra Jadeja's cricketing intelligence, consistency and historic records.
