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Ravindra Jadeja Goes Past James Anderson; Scripts Record To Dominate IND-ENG Rivalry

Akshita Patel

Ravindra Jadeja enters record books [Source: @BCCI/X.com]Ravindra Jadeja enters record books [Source: @BCCI/X.com]

India’s veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja scripted a new record during the 1st ODI between India and England held in Nagpur. He surpassed James Anderson to become the leading wicket-taker in India-England ODI history, scalping 42 wickets.

Team India hosted England in the 1st ODI of the 3-game series at Nagpur on February 6. England suffered a four-wicket defeat after failing to defend 248 runs. Shubman Gill played a scintillating knock of 87 off 96 balls whereas Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel also contributed with quick half centuries.

Meanwhile, Indian bowlers also played a huge role in restricting England to a below-par total. Ravindra Jadeja, in particular, impressed with a clinical spell, thus scripting history.

Ravindra Jadeja leaves behind Anderson in India-England ODI history

Ravindra Jadeja picked a 3-wicket-haul while conceding only 26 runs in 9 overs. He removed set batter Jacob Bethell which shifted the momentum in India’s favour.

That being said, Jadeja has surpassed James Anderson to become the highest wicket-taker in India-England ODI history. He now has 42 wickets against England in the ODI format whereas Anderson previously had 40 wickets against India.

Bowler
Most Wickets in IND vs ENG ODIs
Ravindra Jadeja42
James Anderson
40
Andrew Flintoff37
Harbhajan Singh36
Javagal Srinath, R Ashwin35

Besides, Jadeja also became the fifth Indian bowler to scalp 600 international wickets. Moreover, the all-rounder also set a historic record by becoming the only Indian spinner to have 600 wickets and 6000 runs to his name in international cricket.

Virat Kohli likely to return for 2nd ODI

Virat Kohli was left out of the playing XI during the 1st ODI between India and England due to a niggle in his right knee. According to reports, Kohli developed swelling in his knee overnight and the management advised him to rest. Moreover, since the injury is not bad enough, the superstar cricketer is likely to be available for selection in the second ODI scheduled at Cuttack on February 9.