IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja creates historical past, turns into first Indian to attain … | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: World No.1 all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja etched his identify into the report books on Saturday, changing into the primary Indian batter to attain over 500 runs in a Take a look at collection whereas batting at No.6 or decrease. The landmark got here throughout Day 3 of the fifth and closing Take a look at towards England at The Oval, as Jadeja continued his prolific run with the bat within the collection.Stay Rating: India vs England fifth Take a look atThe 36-year-old surpassed the earlier Indian report of 474 runs at that place, held by VVS Laxman towards West Indies in 2002. Nonetheless batting in India’s second innings, Jadeja’s tally now stands over 500 runs, together with one century and 5 fifties, with a highest rating of 107 not out at Manchester within the fourth Take a look at.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Jadeja turns into the third batter from either side within the collection to breach the 500-run mark, following skipper Shubman Gill (754) and KL Rahul (532), underlining his all-round worth in one of the vital fiercely contested Take a look at collection in current reminiscence. With the ball, Jadeja has additionally contributed by taking seven wickets thus far.

Most runs for India at No.6 or decrease in a Take a look at collection

Earlier within the day, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an excellent 118 — his second century of the collection — serving to India construct a frightening lead over England. England, if they’re to chase down the goal and win the collection 3-1, might want to break a report that has stood since 1902 — the very best profitable fourth innings chase at The Oval being 263.

Jaiswal and nightwatchman Akash Deep shared a memorable 107-run partnership for the third wicket, with the quick bowler scoring a gritty 66. Jadeja’s composed presence post-tea ensured India surged previous the 300-run lead, placing them firmly within the driver’s seat within the collection decider.