Ravindra Jadeja Achieves Milestone at Lord's Despite India's Loss

Jadeja's Remarkable Performance

Ravindra Jadeja, India's all-rounder, may not have secured victory at Lord's, but his impressive batting performance ensured he returned with more than just admiration. During the third Test against England, Jadeja showcased his resilience by reaching a significant milestone of 7,000 runs in international cricket, placing him among India's cricketing greats.

Impressive Series Statistics

Although his unbeaten score of 61 fell short of leading India to victory in a thrilling conclusion, Jadeja's innings further established his reputation as a dependable batsman across all formats. The 35-year-old has amassed 7,018 runs in 361 international matches, maintaining an average of 33.41, which includes four centuries and 39 half-centuries, with his highest score being 175 not out.

Dominance With The Bat In The Series

Jadeja's contributions in the ongoing series have been nothing short of extraordinary. Over three matches, he has scored 327 runs in six innings, boasting an impressive average of 109.00, which includes four half-centuries. His top score in the series so far is 89, placing him as the fifth-highest run-scorer.

Historic Feats At The Home Of Cricket

With two fifties at Lord's, Jadeja became only the second Indian, following the legendary Vinoo Mankad, to score fifty or more in both innings at this iconic venue. Unfortunately, he was unable to perform his signature sword celebration as India narrowly lost by 22 runs.

Chasing Legends

Jadeja's 29th fifty-plus score while batting at No. 6 or lower has placed him ahead of VVS Laxman (28) on the all-time list. Only Kapil Dev (35) and MS Dhoni (38) have more such scores for India in this batting position, solidifying Jadeja's status as one of India's most effective lower-middle-order batsmen.