Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has etched his name further into Test cricket history, rocketing past former captain MS Dhoni to claim the title of India’s fourth-highest six-hitter in the format. This monumental achievement unfolded during the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On a thrilling Day 2, Jadeja delivered an exceptional, unbeaten innings of 50 runs off just 81 balls. His power-hitting spectacle included three fours and an impressive four sixes, all unleashed against the bowling of Jomel Warrican. This performance elevated Jadeja’s career six tally to 79 in 86 Test matches, comfortably exceeding Dhoni’s previous record of 78 sixes from 90 matches.
Ravindra Jadeja celebrates a boundary during his record-breaking innings.
For those keeping score, here’s a look at India’s top Test six-hitters:
Most Test Sixes for India:
- Virender Sehwag – 90 matches – 103 sixes
- Rishabh Pant – 47 matches – 90 sixes
- Rohit Sharma – 67 matches – 88 sixes
- Ravindra Jadeja – 86 matches – 79 sixes
- MS Dhoni – 90 matches – 78 sixes
Jadeja’s impactful innings was a crucial part of a robust partnership with Dhruv Jurel, as India steadily built on their lead after commencing the session at 218/4. The dynamic duo showcased an aggressive approach, smashing three sixes within a mere eight balls between the 71st and 72nd overs. Jadeja fearlessly stepped down the pitch to launch two massive sixes over long-on and mid-on, while Jurel added his own flair with some stylish boundaries.
This partnership propelled India past the 250-run mark in 74.3 overs, and then beyond 300 runs in 87 overs, eventually culminating in a commanding 100-run stand achieved in just 151 balls. Jadeja’s unbeaten 50, capped with a single off Warrican, marked his 28th Test half-century.
This standout performance marks Jadeja’s seventh fifty-plus score in Tests this year, making him the leading Indian batter in this regard for 2025. Across seven Tests and 13 innings, he has accumulated an impressive 605 runs at an average of 75.62, including one century and six half-centuries. He is also on the verge of reaching another significant milestone, needing less than 40 runs to complete 4,000 career Test runs.
As the second session concluded, India stood strong at 326/4, with Jurel contributing 68* and Jadeja maintaining his unbeaten 50*, reinforcing India’s formidable position against the West Indies.