Jadeja Breaks Dhoni’s Record; Now Fourth Among Indian Six-Hitters
Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a significant milestone in Test cricket by surpassing MS Dhoni as India’s fourth-highest six-hitter. This achievement took place during the first Test match against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Key Milestone Reached
During Day 2 of the match, Jadeja scored an impressive unbeaten 50 runs off 81 balls. His innings included four sixes, all hit against West Indies bowler Jomel Warrican. With this performance, Jadeja increased his six tally to 79 in 86 Test matches, surpassing Dhoni’s record of 78 sixes in 90 matches.
Most Sixes in Tests for India
The updated list of Indian players with the most sixes in Test cricket is as follows:
- Virender Sehwag – 103 sixes in 90 matches
- Rishabh Pant – 47 sixes in 90 matches
- Rohit Sharma – 67 sixes in 88 matches
- Ravindra Jadeja – 79 sixes in 86 matches
- MS Dhoni – 78 sixes in 90 matches
Strong Performance Against West Indies
Jadeja’s innings contributed to a solid partnership with Dhruv Jurel. Starting the day at 218/4, they pushed India’s score further, displaying aggressive batting. The duo struck three sixes in just eight balls between the 71st and 72nd overs, helping India surpass both 250 and 300 runs.
Jadeja’s innings marked his 28th Test fifty, showcasing his consistent performance. He has recorded seven fifty-plus scores in Tests during this year, the highest for any Indian batsman in 2025.
Current Season Statistics
In this year alone, Jadeja has played seven Tests and 13 innings, scoring 605 runs with an average of 75.62. This includes one century and six fifties. He is also nearing the milestone of 4,000 Test runs, requiring just under 40 runs to achieve it.
By the end of the second session of the match, India stood strong at 326/4, with Jurel at 68 not out and Jadeja at 50 not out, solidifying their dominance over the West Indies.
