India’s spin maestro Ravindra Jadeja scripted history with a match-winning performance against England in the first ODI, guiding India to a four-wicket victory. Jadeja’s brilliant spell of 3/26 in 9 overs dismantled England’s middle order and set the tone for India’s successful chase.
In the process, Jadeja became only the fifth Indian bowler to take 600 international wickets, joining an elite list featuring Anil Kumble, Kapil Dev, Harbhajan Singh, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Jadeja’s Record-Breaking Feat
✅ Fifth Indian to 600 international wickets
✅ Third left-arm spinner in history to achieve the milestone (after Daniel Vettori & Shakib Al Hasan)
✅ Second Indian and sixth overall to complete the double of 600 wickets & 6000 runs
Players with 6000+ Runs & 600+ Wickets in International Cricket
🏏 Shakib Al Hasan – 14,730 runs | 712 wickets
🏏 Kapil Dev – 9,031 runs | 687 wickets
🏏 Shaun Pollock – 7,386 runs | 829 wickets
🏏 Daniel Vettori – 6,989 runs | 705 wickets
🏏 Wasim Akram – 6,615 runs | 916 wickets
🏏 Ravindra Jadeja – 6,653 runs | 600 wickets
Most Wickets by Left-Arm Spinners in International Cricket
🎯 712 – Shakib Al Hasan
🎯 705 – Daniel Vettori
🎯 600 – Ravindra Jadeja
Most Wickets for India in International Cricket
🏆 953 – Anil Kumble
🏆 765 – Ravichandran Ashwin
🏆 707 – Harbhajan Singh
🏆 687 – Kapil Dev
🏆 600 – Ravindra Jadeja
🏆 597 – Zaheer Khan
Jadeja’s Legacy as an All-Rounder
Jadeja’s achievement cements his status among cricket’s greatest all-rounders. His ability to contribute in all three formats, coupled with his electric fielding and clutch performances, makes him one of the most valuable players in modern cricket.
With several years still left in his career, Jadeja is on course to break more records and further strengthen his legacy as one of India’s finest all-rounders.
Can he surpass Kapil Dev’s 687 wickets and become India’s greatest all-rounder? Time will tell, but Jadeja’s journey is far from over.
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