Ravindra Jadeja Second Fastest 300 wickets and 3000 runs in test Cricket
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Ravindra Jadeja Second Fastest 300 wickets and 3000 runs in test Cricket

30 Sep 2024 ScoreWaves Staff viewViews: 220 read 1 Mins Read

Ravindra Jadeja has made history by becoming the second fastest player to reach the milestone of 300 wickets and 3000 runs in Test cricket. His exceptional all-round skills, combining precise bowling with reliable batting, have solidified his status as one of the game's greats.

Ravindra Jadeja accomplished this remarkable feat in his 74th Test, becoming the 12th all-rounder in cricket history to do so. The prestigious top spot is held by England's Ian Botham, who reached the milestone in just 72 Tests. Following Jadeja are legends like Pakistan's Imran Khan (75), India's Kapil Dev (83), New Zealand's Richard Hadlee (83), South Africa's Shaun Pollock (87), and his fellow Indian star Ravichandran Ashwin (88).

Records Highlights:
  • Ravindra Jadeja made Khaled Ahmed his 300th Test scalp.
  • Jadeja is the second fastest to double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in world.
  • Jadeja is the first fastest to double of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Asia.
  • Jadeja 3rd left-arm spinner to join 300 wickets.

Ravindra Jadeja's Milestone

Ravindra Jadeja made history as the second quickest Indian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets based on deliveries bowled, achieving this milestone in just 17,428 balls. Leading the charge is Ashwin, who set the benchmark at an impressive 15,636 balls.

Jadeja joins list of legends

Jadeja’s landmark 300th wicket came from tailender Khaled Ahmed, with Jadeja himself taking the catch off his own bowling as Bangladesh was bowled out for 233. He becomes the seventh Indian bowler to achieve this incredible milestone, following legends like Anil Kumble (619 wickets), Ravichandran Ashwin (524), Kapil Dev (434), Harbhajan Singh (417), Ishant Sharma (311), and Zaheer Khan (311).

Left-arm Spinners with 300+ Test Wickets

Ravindra Jadeja 3rd left-arm spinner to join 300 wicket legends club. Only Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath and New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori have surpassed 300 wickets among left-arm spinners. Herath boasts an impressive 433 wickets from 93 Tests, including 34 five-wicket hauls, while Vettori has 362 wickets from 113 Tests, featuring 20 five-wicket performances.

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