Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has added another shimmering feather to his cap, creating a significant milestone in his illustrious Test career. He recently surpassed none other than former captain MS Dhoni to claim the title of India’s fourth-highest six-hitter in Test cricket. This incredible feat took place during the ongoing first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
On Day 2 of the match, Jadeja delivered a scintillating unbeaten knock of 50 runs from just 81 balls. His innings was punctuated by three powerful fours and, notably, four magnificent sixes, all expertly dispatched against the bowling of Jomel Warrican. With these four maximums, Jadeja’s total tally of sixes in Test cricket soared to 79 across 86 matches, nudging him ahead of MS Dhoni, who holds 78 sixes from 90 Test appearances.
For those keeping track, here’s a look at the top Indian batsmen with the most sixes in Test cricket:
- Virender Sehwag – 103 sixes (90 matches)
- Rishabh Pant – 90 sixes (47 matches)
- Rohit Sharma – 88 sixes (67 matches)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 79 sixes (86 matches)
- MS Dhoni – 78 sixes (90 matches)
Jadeja’s impactful innings was also a crucial part of a burgeoning partnership with wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel. Beginning the session at a solid 218/4, the Indian team steadily extended their lead thanks to the aggressive intent displayed by this dynamic duo. They collectively hammered three sixes in a blistering eight-ball spell between the 71st and 72nd overs, igniting the scoreboard. Jadeja, with characteristic flair, charged down the pitch to send two colossal sixes soaring over long-on and mid-on, while Jurel added his own touch of elegance with stylish boundaries.
Their impressive collaboration not only propelled India past the 250-run mark in 74.3 overs but also breached the 300-run barrier in just 87 overs. The partnership itself blossomed into a commanding 100-run stand achieved in 151 balls. Jadeja’s journey to his unbeaten 50 culminated in a single off Warrican, marking his 28th Test fifty.
This year has been nothing short of spectacular for Ravindra Jadeja. His current fifty is his seventh score of 50 or more in Tests for 2025, an unmatched feat by any other Indian batter so far this year. Across seven Tests and 13 innings, he has accumulated an impressive 605 runs at an outstanding average of 75.62, which includes one century and six half-centuries. Furthermore, Jadeja is now tantalizingly close to reaching another significant milestone – 4,000 Test runs, needing less than 40 runs to achieve it.
As the second session concluded, India stood firm at 326/4, with Dhruv Jurel unbeaten on 68 and Ravindra Jadeja on 50, solidifying India’s dominant position against the West Indies.