Birthday special: Ravindra Jadeja – Top three performances in international cricket

Ravindra Jadeja has been a sensational all-rounder for India over the years and he has taken his batting to the next level in the last few years for India. The left-arm spinner is among the best fielders going around in the world and can have a big impact with both bat and ball. His rise in Indian cricket as an all-rounder has been considerable. He is celebrating his 35th birthday in December, and on this occasion, let us look at his top three performances in international cricket.

Jadeja vs WI, 2013, 5 for 36

In the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 encounter against West Indies, Jadeja bowled a fantastic spell that restricted the opponents to a paltry total. The left-arm spinner picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in the ODI format and his 5/36 proved to be the standout performance. India won the game comfortably by eight wickets in the end and Jadeja bagged the Player of the Match.

Jadeja vs ENG, 2016, 51 & 10/156

Jadeja showed his all-round prowess against the England side in the 2016 home series and got his best bowling figures in the Chennai Test. He picked up a three-wicket haul in the first innings and then followed it with up a half-century while coming into bat at number eight. In the third innings, Jadeja was the star with the ball as he picked 7/48 on the final day and ensured India thumped England in the series.

Jadeja vs SL, 2022 175* & 9/87

Jadeja produced special innings in Mohali against Sri Lanka in the 2022 home Test series and his unbeaten 175 off 228 balls comprised 17 fours and three sixes. The left-hander also broke the record for the highest score by an Indian batter at the number seven position in the longer format and followed it up with a five-wicket in the first innings. He also picked up a four-wicket haul in the second innings to complete a fabulous performance.