IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes first Indian to score ...
NEW DELHI: World No.1 all-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja
etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first Indian batter to score over 500 runs in a Test series while batting at No.6 or lower.
The landmark came during Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, as Jadeja continued his prolific run with the bat in the series.
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The 36-year-old surpassed the previous Indian record of 474 runs at that position, held by VVS Laxman against West Indies in 2002. Still batting in India's second innings, Jadeja's tally now stands over 500 runs, including one century and four fifties, with a highest score of 107 not out at Manchester in the fourth Test.
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Jadeja becomes the third batter from both sides in the series to breach the 500-run mark, following skipper Shubman Gill (754) and KL Rahul (532), underlining his all-round value in one of the most fiercely contested Test series in recent memory. With the ball, Jadeja has also contributed by taking seven wickets so far.
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Most runs for India at No.6 or lower in a Test series
500* - Ravindra Jadeja vs ENG, 2025 (Away)
474 - VVS Laxman vs WI, 2002 (Away)
374 - Ravi Shastri vs ENG, 1984/85 (Home)
350 - Rishabh Pant vs AUS, 2018/19 (Away)
Earlier in the day, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a superb 118 — his second century of the series — helping India build a daunting lead over England.
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England, if they are to chase down the target and win the series 3-1, will need to break a record that has stood since 1902 — the highest successful fourth innings chase at The Oval being 263.
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Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep shared a memorable 107-run partnership for the third wicket, with the fast bowler scoring a gritty 66. Jadeja's composed presence post-tea ensured India surged past the 300-run lead, putting them firmly in the driver's seat in the series decider.
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