Ravindra Jadeja made his Test debut in 2012 and has since played in over 80 matches. He quickly established himself as a key member of India’s Test XI, thanks to his all-round abilities across batting, bowling, and fielding. While he often played in the shadow of senior off-spinner R. Ashwin, Jadeja was preferred in certain conditions—particularly in England and South Africa—when India opted for four seamers and a lone spinner.
Although much of his Test reputation comes from his match-winning bowling performances in Asia, Ravindra Jadeja has also delivered several crucial innings with the bat lower down the order. His batting has improved remarkably over the past eight years: since 2016, his average dipped below 30 only once (in 2021), while in five seasons, he averaged over 40.
Highest Test Scores by Ravindra Jadeja
104 vs England – Birmingham, 2022
At Edgbaston in 2022, India found themselves in trouble at 98/5 in their first innings as James Anderson and Matthew Potts dismantled the top and middle order. Ravindra Jadeja, alongside Rishabh Pant, staged a counter-attacking partnership of 222 runs off 239 balls. Pant scored 146 (111) while Jadeja contributed 104 (194) with 13 fours. Despite their heroics, England chased down India’s target of 378 with seven wickets in hand, powered by centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root.
104 vs West Indies – Ahmedabad, 2025*
Ravindra Jadeja carried his brilliant form into the 2025 home season. In the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad, he scored an unbeaten 104, marking the sixth century of his Test career. His innings helped India post a competitive total and set the tone for the series.
107 vs England – Manchester, 2025*
Three of Jadeja’s five Test centuries have come against England. His 107* in the fourth Test of the 2025 England tour was a crucial innings that helped India secure a draw. Partnering with Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja resilient knock ensured India salvaged a tough situation in the match.
112 vs England – Rajkot, 2024
In the 2024 Test series against England, Jadeja delivered an all-round masterclass. He scored 112 off 225 balls in India’s first innings, including nine fours and two sixes. With the ball, he dismantled England’s batting line-up in their second innings, taking 5/41 in 12.4 overs, helping India secure a massive 434-run victory.
175 vs Sri Lanka – Mohali, 2022*
Ravindra Jadeja highest Test score came against Sri Lanka in Mohali. He remained unbeaten on 175 off 228 balls, smashing 17 fours and three sixes to help India post 574 in the first innings. Jadeja also shone with the ball, taking nine wickets across both Sri Lankan innings. His extraordinary all-round performance powered India to a victory by an innings and 222 runs.
