Day 3 Statistics Recap: Jadeja and Gill Break Records in India vs England's 5th Test
In an extraordinary display of batting prowess, Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has broken records and set new benchmarks during the 2025 series against England. Jadeja's stellar performance with the bat has earned him the title of the highest run-scorer by an Indian batter batting at No. 6 or lower in a Test series.
Jadeja's 516 runs in the series surpassed a record previously held by VVS Laxman, with a highest score of 107 not out. His tally includes one century and four fifties, making him a formidable force in the Indian batting lineup.
The third day of the 5th Test at The Oval saw Jadeja contribute significantly to India's total of 470 boundaries, a new record in Test cricket. His 53 runs in the second innings also brought him to a total of 1131 runs in England while batting at No. 6 or lower.
Akash Deep, another Indian batsman, also shone brightly in the series. His 66 in the second innings of the 5th Test is the third highest Test score by an Indian batsman as nightwatchman, with only Syed Kirmani's 101 not out (Wankhede, 1979) and Amit Mishra's 84 (Oval, 2014) scoring higher.
Shubman Gill, who missed Don Bradman's record of 810 runs for most runs by a captain in a Test series, managed to score 11 runs in the second innings of the 5th Test, bringing his series total to 754 runs. Despite missing the record, Gill's performance was commendable and a testament to his growing potential.
India's 374-run target for England in the 5th Test was set on the back of Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and half-centuries from Jadeja, Deep, and Washington Sundar. The Oval pitch, which seemed challenging for the first two days, became more conducive to batting on the third day, providing a platform for these impressive scores.
With 3809 runs, India now sits second in the list of teams with the most runs in a Test series, just behind Australia's record of 3877 runs during the six-match Ashes series in 1989.
Jadeja's historic achievement places him third in the all-time list for most runs at No. 6 or lower in an away Test series, behind only Garry Sobers (722) and Pakistan’s Wasim Raja (517). His record-breaking performance in England is a testament to his versatility and resilience as a cricketer.
In the 2025 series against England, Ravindra Jadeja's record-breaking performance in Test cricket has once again showcased his prowess in sports, as he becomes the highest run-scorer by an Indian batter batting at No. 6 or lower in a Test series. Furthermore, his impressive statistics, including a century and four fifties, demonstrate his dominance in the sports field.
