Indian veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja broke MS Dhoni’s massive record for Test sixes with a commanding half-century against the West Indies. In his 50-run innings, Jadeja has smashed 4 massive sixes, which took him past Dhoni’s record.
Indian bowlers dominated on Day 1 of the India vs West Indies first Test, as Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah broke the back of the West Indies batting attack. On Day 2, it was a day out for the Indian batters. KL Rahul dominated with a hundred, while skipper Shubman Gill also backed him with a half-century.
Ravindra Jadeja surpasses MS Dhoni in a massive Test record
Coming in to bat after Indian opener KL Rahul was dismissed, having scored his eleventh ton for India, Ravindra Jadeja had the stage set in front of him. Ravindra Jadeja dominated in the England tour with 500+ runs.
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Ravindra Jadeja came in to bat at no. 6 for the Indian side, as he smashed 4 humongous sixes and amassed a stunning half-century in the first Indian innings. He has also contributed to a hundred-run stand for the 5th wicket.
MS Dhoni’s record of the fourth-highest number of Test sixes for India has been surpassed by Ravindra Jadeja, as the all-rounder has now smashed 79 sixes in 129 innings throughout his red-ball career.
Most Test sixes for India:
90 – Rishabh Pant (82 Inns)
90 – Virender Sehwag (178 Inns)
88 – Rohit Sharma (116 Inns)
79* – Ravindra Jadeja (129 Inns)
78 – MS Dhoni (144 Inns)
