Ravindra Jadeja added another golden chapter to his Test career during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The experienced all-rounder reached 350 Test wickets on Day 3 and became only the fifth Indian bowler to achieve the milestone.
His landmark wicket also helped him enter one of the rarest clubs in Test cricket history, a group featuring just four legendary all-rounders with 4,000 runs and 350 wickets in the longest format.
Jadeja has built his reputation through consistency rather than headlines. Whether with the bat, ball, or in the field, he has remained one of India’s most valuable Test cricketers for over a decade.
Ravindra Jadeja Completes 350 Test Wickets
Jadeja reached the milestone after dismissing Keshara Nuwantha during Sri Lanka’s first innings. The batter attempted an aggressive shot against a turning delivery, but the ball popped into the air before Shubman Gill completed a simple catch at slip.
Milestone at a glance
- 350 Test wickets
- 90 Tests played
- Fifth Indian to reach the landmark
- Achieved the feat in Galle against Sri Lanka
The wicket was more than just another number. It placed Jadeja alongside some of India’s greatest bowlers and highlighted his incredible longevity in red-ball cricket.
Fifth Indian to Reach the 350-Wicket Mark
Only a handful of Indian bowlers have crossed 350 wickets in Test cricket. Jadeja is now part of a list dominated by some of the finest match-winners the country has produced.
| Player | Test wickets |
|---|---|
| Anil Kumble | 619 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 537 |
| Kapil Dev | 434 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 417 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 350 |
Kumble remains India’s highest wicket-taker in Test history, while Ashwin, Kapil and Harbhajan each defined an era with their performances. Jadeja has now earned his place beside them through years of outstanding bowling.
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Only Four Players Did This Amazing Feat
Jadeja’s achievement became even more special because it combined excellence with both bat and ball. He became only the fourth player in Test history to score 4,000 or more runs and take 350 or more wickets.
The exclusive all-rounders’ club
| Player | Runs | Wickets | Tests |
| Kapil Dev | 5,248 | 434 | 131 |
| Ian Botham | 5,200 | 383 | 102 |
| Daniel Vettori | 4,531 | 362 | 113 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4,108 | 350 | 90 |
This list includes three legendary all-rounders who dominated different generations of Test cricket. Jadeja is now the latest name to join them, becoming only the second Indian after Kapil Dev to complete the historic double.
Jadeja Reached the Landmark Faster Than Most
What makes Jadeja’s record even more impressive is the speed at which he achieved it. He completed the double in just 90 Tests, earlier than Kapil Dev and Daniel Vettori, and second only to Ian Botham among the four players.
Tests taken to reach the double
- Ian Botham: 83 Tests
- Ravindra Jadeja: 90 Tests
- Kapil Dev: 100 Tests
- Daniel Vettori: 106 Tests
Reaching such numbers in fewer matches underlines Jadeja’s consistency as both a frontline spinner and a reliable middle-order batter.
Jadeja’s value to India goes far beyond milestones. He regularly contributes with crucial lower-order runs, controls the game with his accurate left-arm spin and remains one of the finest fielders in world cricket. Few players have influenced Test matches in all three departments as consistently as he has.
At 90 Tests, Jadeja still has plenty of cricket ahead of him. With 4,108 runs and 350 wickets already in his career, he has every opportunity to climb even higher among India’s greatest Test all-rounders. His latest achievement in Galle is not just another record — it is further proof that Ravindra Jadeja belongs among the legends of the game.
