Ravindra Jadeja Equals Virat Kohli’s England Test Record, Surpasses KL Rahul and Pujara

Ravindra Jadeja Equals Virat Kohli’s Test Fifties Record in England, Surpasses KL Rahul and Pujara at Lord’s

Ravindra Jadeja continues his impressive run in the ongoing India vs England series, cementing his legacy as one of the top Indian all-rounders in Test cricket. At the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, Jadeja displayed his class once again, scoring a crucial 72 off 87 balls. This vital knock not only steadied India’s innings after a shaky start but also allowed Jadeja to reach significant personal and national milestones.

Jadeja’s Third Consecutive Fifty: A Masterclass Under Pressure

Coming in after a tense moment that saw Rishabh Pant run out just before lunch on Day 3, Jadeja anchored the Indian innings alongside debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy. His 25th career Test fifty, and third consecutive half-century in England, played a key role in helping India close the gap with England’s first innings total of 387 runs.

Matching Virat Kohli’s England Record

With this latest 50-plus score, Ravindra Jadeja has now equaled the legendary Virat Kohli’s tally for most Test fifties by an Indian batter in England—both standing at eight. In doing so, Jadeja has leapfrogged fellow batters KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara, each with six Test fifties in England.

List of Most Test Fifties by Indians in England:

• Sachin Tendulkar – 12 fifties
• Rahul Dravid – 10 fifties
• Sunil Gavaskar – 10 fifties
• Gundappa Viswanath – 10 fifties
• Virat Kohli – 8 fifties
• Ajinkya Rahane – 8 fifties
• Ravindra Jadeja – 8 fifties
• KL Rahul – 6 fifties
• Cheteshwar Pujara – 6 fifties

India’s No.1 Test All-rounder Rising to the Occasion

Currently ranked the world’s No.1 Test all-rounder by the ICC, Ravindra Jadeja has proven invaluable to India’s resurgence on this challenging England tour. His adaptability, calm under pressure, and growing consistency with the bat have strengthened India’s middle and lower order, providing both resilience and momentum in crucial situations.

Jadeja’s seamless transition from the disappointing Border-Gavaskar Trophy to dominating performances in England highlights his world-class temperament and technique. His ability to consistently contribute in tough overseas conditions continues to set him apart as one of India’s most reliable match-winners.

Conclusion

Ravindra Jadeja’s latest milestone at Lord’s is a testament to his remarkable growth as a Test cricketer. Equalling Virat Kohli’s record for most Test fifties by an Indian in England and overtaking the likes of KL Rahul and Cheteshwar Pujara, Jadeja’s star continues to rise in international cricket.