Ravindra Jadeja has added another major milestone to an already outstanding international cricket career. The India all-rounder became only the fourth player in Test cricket history to score at least 4,000 runs and take 350 or more wickets in the format. He reached the landmark during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Monday, August 17, 2026.
Jadeja reached 350 Test wickets when he dismissed Keshara Nuwantha on the third day. The Sri Lankan batter tried to play an away-turning delivery through the off side, but the ball hit his knee and went into the air. Shubman Gill completed the catch, giving Jadeja his second wicket of the innings and the 350th Test wicket of his career.
The milestone put Jadeja alongside three legendary all-rounders — Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori. Kapil, Botham and Vettori had already reached the combination of 4,000 Test runs and 350 Test wickets. Jadeja became the fourth player to do so.
What makes Jadeja’s achievement even more impressive is the number of Tests he needed. He reached the mark before playing 100 Tests, making him the only player in this four-man group to achieve the 4,000-run and 350-wicket double in fewer than 100 Tests, according to the figures surrounding his milestone.
His latest achievement adds another important chapter to a career that has already included major success in Test cricket, One-Day Internationals and T20 Internationals.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Career Stats
The following figures cover Jadeja’s international career across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. His Test figures are shown around the 350-wicket milestone in the Sri Lanka Test, while his ODI and T20I numbers reflect his recorded international career totals.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 90* | 4,108* | 175 | 38+ | 350* | 7/42 | 25+ |
| ODIs | 210 | 2,905 | 87 | 32.28 | 232 | 5/33 | 36.54 |
| T20Is | 74 | 515 | 46* | 21.46 | 54 | 3/15 | 29.85 |
*Test figures marked with an asterisk refer to the ongoing Sri Lanka Test and the milestone point described above. Official player profiles list his pre-match Test total at 4,095 runs and 348 wickets in 89 Tests; his 13 first-innings runs and two wickets in this match took him to the reported 4,108 runs and 350 wickets.
Jadeja’s Road to 350 Test Wickets
Ravindra Jadeja made his Test debut for India against England in Nagpur in December 2012. It took him some time to become a regular part of India’s Test team, but once he established himself, he became an important part of the side.
Jadeja’s left-arm spin gave India a different option from their right-arm off-spin and pace bowling choices. At the same time, his batting made him more than just a specialist bowler.
Over the years, he became known for his ability to contribute in several areas. He could score important runs at No. 7, bowl long spells and make difficult catches look simple. That combination helped him become one of India’s most useful Test players.
His Test bowling record is especially strong. Before reaching 350 wickets, Jadeja had already taken 348 wickets in 89 Tests, with a bowling average of 25.12 and an economy rate of 2.59. His best innings figures are 7/42, while he has also taken 15 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket match hauls.
Jadeja Becomes Only the Fifth Indian with 350 Test Wickets
Jadeja’s 350th wicket also placed him among India’s leading Test wicket-takers.
Only four Indian bowlers had reached 350 Test wickets before him:
- Anil Kumble – 619 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 537 wickets
- Kapil Dev – 434 wickets
- Harbhajan Singh – 417 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja – 350 wickets and counting
Jadeja therefore became the fifth Indian bowler to reach the landmark. His place on this list is notable because the other four names include some of the most successful bowlers in Indian Test history.
Kumble remains India’s leading Test wicket-taker with 619 wickets, while Ashwin is second with 537. Kapil Dev, India’s greatest fast-bowling all-rounder, finished with 434 wickets. Harbhajan Singh took 417.
The 4,000 Runs and 350 Wickets Club
Jadeja’s latest achievement is about more than just 350 wickets. He also crossed 4,000 Test runs, which makes his record especially rare. Here are the four players who have achieved at least 4,000 Test runs and 350 wickets:
| Player | Tests | Test Runs | Test Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapil Dev | 131 | 5,248 | 434 |
| Ian Botham | 102 | 5,200 | 383 |
| Daniel Vettori | 113 | 4,531 | 362 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 90* | 4,108* | 350* |
Kapil Dev leads the group in both runs and wickets. He scored 5,248 Test runs and took 434 wickets in 131 matches. Ian Botham finished with 5,200 runs and 383 wickets in 102 Tests, while New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori ended his career with 4,531 runs and 362 wickets in 113 Tests. Jadeja has now joined them with 4,108 runs and 350 wickets around the current milestone. The biggest difference is that Jadeja has reached the mark much earlier in his Test career.
Jadeja’s Test Batting Career
Although Jadeja is mainly known for his left-arm spin, his Test batting has also been a major part of his career. He has scored six Test centuries and 28 fifties, with a highest score of 175. His 175 came against Sri Lanka in Rajkot in 2022 and remains his highest Test score. His career batting average was above 38 before the current Test.
Jadeja has often played an important role in India’s lower middle order. His batting becomes especially useful when India’s top order has already scored well, because he can turn a good total into a very big one. At other times, he has helped India recover from difficult positions.
His three triple centuries in first-class cricket showed his batting skill long before he became an established Test player. The BCCI notes that a strong Ranji Trophy season in 2008-09, when he scored 739 runs and took 42 wickets, helped push him towards international cricket. That domestic record was an early sign of what Jadeja could offer as an all-rounder.
A Strong Record as a Left-Arm Spinner
Jadeja has also built a special place among left-arm spin bowlers in Test cricket. Before his latest milestone, he was already among the leading left-arm spinners in Test history. The list is led by Sri Lanka’s Rangana Herath with 433 wickets, followed by Daniel Vettori with 362 and Jadeja after reaching 350.
Jadeja’s Test bowling average has stayed close to 25, which is one of the main reasons his overall record stands out. His economy rate of around 2.6 has also allowed India to keep pressure on batting sides during long spells. His bowling has not always depended on large turn. Instead, Jadeja often gets wickets by bowling accurately, changing his pace and using the pitch well.
Jadeja’s ODI Career
Jadeja made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in February 2009. He has since played 210 ODIs for India, scoring 2,905 runs and taking 232 wickets. His highest ODI score is 87, and he has scored 13 ODI fifties. With the ball, his best ODI figures are 5/33. He has taken two five-wicket hauls in the format. Jadeja’s ODI career has included several important tournaments and matches.
One of the biggest moments came in the 2013 Champions Trophy in England. India won the tournament and Jadeja was the leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets. His performances with both bat and ball made him a key player in India’s title-winning campaign. He was also part of India’s 2025 Champions Trophy-winning team. The BCCI notes that he played an important role in that tournament as India lifted the trophy. His ODI career has therefore covered a long period in which India played in major global tournaments, bilateral series and important knockout matches.
Jadeja’s T20I Career
Jadeja also played an important role in India’s T20I setup. He made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka in February 2009, the same year he made his ODI debut. Across 74 T20Is, he scored 515 runs and took 54 wickets. His best T20I bowling figures are 3/15. His T20I batting was not based on scoring large totals. Instead, he often played short innings, added quick runs and offered India another option in the lower order.
His bowling was also useful because his left-arm spin could slow down scoring and create pressure in the middle overs. Jadeja was part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad. After the tournament, he announced his retirement from T20Is, ending his India career in the shortest international format with a World Cup title. Although his T20I career ended in 2024, he continued playing top-level cricket in the IPL and remained an important member of India’s Test and ODI teams.
Jadeja and the IPL
Jadeja’s career is not limited to international cricket. He has also been one of the most important all-rounders in the Indian Premier League. He first attracted major attention in the IPL during the early years of the competition. He later became a key player for Chennai Super Kings after joining the franchise in 2012.
His IPL career has included a long list of important performances with bat, ball and in the field. His ability to bowl at different stages of an innings and finish innings with the bat has made him a valuable T20 player. The BCCI describes him as a key Chennai Super Kings player over the years.
Jadeja’s Fielding Has Been Another Major Strength
Jadeja is not only a batting all-rounder and a left-arm spinner. His fielding has also been a major part of his career. He has built a reputation as one of India’s best fielders. His quick movement, strong throwing arm and safe hands have helped India save runs and take difficult wickets.
According to the available career figures, Jadeja has 49 catches in Tests, 79 in ODIs and 28 in T20Is. He has also been involved in run-outs across the formats. This means Jadeja can add value even on days when his batting or bowling numbers are lower than usual. That three-part skill set, batting, bowling and fielding, is one of the reasons he has remained an important international cricketer for such a long period.
Ravindra Jadeja’s Remarkable Career
Ravindra Jadeja’s 350th Test wicket against Sri Lanka is another major landmark in an already long international career. He is now only the fourth player in Test history to combine 4,000 runs with 350 wickets. He has joined Kapil Dev, Ian Botham and Daniel Vettori in that elite group.
At the same time, he has become only the fifth Indian to take 350 Test wickets, joining Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kapil Dev and Harbhajan Singh. His career has also included more than 200 ODIs, 74 T20Is, multiple major trophies and years of strong performances across formats.
From his early days with Saurashtra to becoming one of India’s leading all-rounders, Jadeja has built his career through runs, wickets and fielding contributions. The latest milestone is another clear record in that journey: 4,000-plus Test runs and 350 Test wickets for Ravindra Jadeja. And at 90 Tests around this milestone, he has reached a mark that only three other players in Test history had managed before him.
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