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Ravindra Jadeja Eclipses R Ashwin; Becomes 1st Indian To Attain A Rare Feat In Test Cricket

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In a phenomenal achievement, India's veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin to attain a rare milestone in Test cricket. The experienced cricketer recently exhibited his incredible all-round prowess, playing an instrumental role in India's thumping victory over Bangladesh in the first Test at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 

Jadeja enjoyed stellar success with the bat, rescuing India from a precarious position through his valiant 86-run knock. After Hasan Mahmud's sensational spell reduced the hosts to 144 for six, the southpaw stitched a whopping 199-run partnership with R Ashwin, ensuring a formidable first-innings total for his side. 

He was also clinical with the ball, dismantling the Bangladesh batting line-up with his wily spin bowling. Overall, he scalped five wickets in the Test match, showcasing his mettle for the umpteenth time on home soil. 

Jadeja Goes Past Ashwin To Claim The Top Spot In An Elite List

Ravindra Jadeja's exceptional outing with bat and ball helped him overtake his spin-twin R Ashwin to achieve a rare milestone in Test cricket. The veteran cricketer became the first Indian bowler to slam a fifty and scalp five wickets on twelve occasions in the purest format. 

Indians To Score A 50 And Bag Five Or More Wickets Most Times In A Test

Player
50 + five wickets in a Test
Ravindra Jadeja12
Ravichandran Ashwin11
Kapil Dev7
Harbhajan Singh 3

Jadeja And Ashwin Aim To Sustain Dominance In Bangladesh Tests

After leading India to a thumping victory in Chennai, the experienced duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja would be keen to replicate a similar level of success in the decider at Green Park in Kanpur. 

Considering Kanpur's spin-friendly pitch, the spinners are expected to play a pivotal role for the hosts in this match. Keeping aside their bowling skills, Ashwin and Jadeja's ability to contribute crucial runs might also be handy for India, given their top order crumbled in the series opener.