Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieved a historic milestone by becoming India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, overtaking Ishant Sharma’s record during the first day of the third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai. Jadeja reached this position with a total of 312 wickets, surpassing both Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan, who previously held 311 wickets each. The remarkable wicket came as Jadeja cleanly dismissed Glenn Phillips with a sharp, spinning delivery.
Career Highlights and Jadeja’s Achievements in Test Cricket
Top Indian Test Wicket-Takers:
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches |
| 1 | Anil Kumble | 619 | 132 |
| 2 | Ravichandran Ashwin | 500+ | 92 |
| 3 | Kapil Dev | 434 | 131 |
| 4 | Harbhajan Singh | 417 | 103 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | 312 | 70+ |
Jadeja’s Dual Role as All-Rounder
Jadeja’s accomplishment not only highlights his bowling skills but also underscores his role as an all-rounder. With a batting average close to 35.72 and four centuries, he remains a dependable player in India’s lineup. Earlier in the series, Jadeja also achieved the rare milestone of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets in Tests, joining cricket legends Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin as the only Indian players to reach this feat.
How India Fared on Day 1 of the Test Match
On the opening day, Jadeja’s performance was supported by spinner Washington Sundar, who dismissed New Zealand’s Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra early on. Despite challenging pitch conditions, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell stood firm, displaying resilience against both Indian spinners.
Ravindra Jadeja Became India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker – Summary
- Ravindra Jadeja became India’s fifth-highest Test wicket-taker.
- Surpassed Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan’s tally of 311 wickets.
- Reached 312 wickets by dismissing Glenn Phillips.
- Earlier achieved a 3,000 runs and 300 wickets milestone.
- India’s bowling unit, led by Jadeja and Sundar, applied pressure on New Zealand’s batsmen.
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Ravindra Jadeja became India’s fifth-highest wicket-taker with 312 Test wickets.
Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan previously held this position with 311 Test wickets each.
Jadeja dismissed Glenn Phillips with a delivery that spun sharply, marking his 312th Test wicket.
Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Kapil Dev are the top three Test wicket-takers for India
Jadeja has over 3,000 runs and more than 312 wickets, joining Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin in achieving this rare double.
He reached the milestone during Day 1 of the third Test match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai.
Jadeja’s dual skills as a bowler and lower-order batsman have provided India with both bowling depth and vital runs in Test matches