Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieved a remarkable feat in Test cricket on Friday (June 9), surpassing the renowned left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi to become India’s most successful left-arm spinner. This historic milestone occurred during India’s intense battle against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval. Jadeja’s exceptional performance with the ball in Australia’s second innings saw him dismiss two centurions from the previous innings, Steve Smith (34) and Travis Head (18), and he finished the day with impressive bowling figures of 2/25 from nine overs.
Solidifying Jadeja’s Status as a Remarkable Left-Arm Spinner
Jadeja’s outstanding achievement further solidifies his status as a remarkable left-arm spinner and serves as a testament to his skill and contribution to the Indian cricket team. It also highlights his valuable all-round abilities, as he had previously played a counter-attacking innings of 48 off 51 in India’s first innings when the top-order had failed to provide a solid start. With his performance on Friday, Jadeja has extended his wicket tally to 267 scalps from 65 matches at an average of 24.25, surpassing Bedi’s record of 266 wickets in 67 matches.
Jadeja’s Standing in World Cricket
Jadeja’s achievements make him one of the finest left-arm spinners in the history of Test cricket. In the all-time global list, he ranks among the top five and is currently the fourth most successful left-arm spinner in Test cricket. Only Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath (433 wickets in 93 matches), New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori (362 wickets in 113 matches), and England’s Derek Underwood (297 wickets in 86 matches) have more wickets than the Saurashtra cricketer.
The WTC Final Situation
Despite Jadeja’s commendable performance, India finds themselves trailing significantly in the WTC final, with Australia holding a lead of over 300 runs and five wickets in hand. With more than five sessions remaining in the summit clash, the Indian team faces a challenging task to overcome the deficit and secure a favorable outcome.
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