In the ongoing Test match between India and West Indies at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, both Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill have made headlines with their impressive performances. The second day of play saw India dominating as they built a substantial lead over the visitors.
Jadeja Outshines Dhoni
Ravindra Jadeja scored a remarkable innings, marking an important milestone in his career. During the match, he surpassed former captain MS Dhoni’s record of sixes in Test cricket. Jadeja achieved this feat while on 80, ultimately hitting four sixes, including one that surpassed Dhoni’s total of 78 over 90 Tests.
Jadeja’s Impressive Statistics
- Current total sixes in Test cricket: 79
- Jadeja’s sixes scored in this match: 4
- Other Indian players with more sixes:
- Virender Sehwag: 90
- Rishabh Pant: 90
- Rohit Sharma: 88
Shubman Gill Matches Gavaskar
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill continued to impress with his captaincy and batting. He scored a half-century in his first Test as captain on home soil. With this achievement, he became only the second Indian player to register a score of over 50 in his debut home Test as captain, emulating legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.
Gill’s Milestone
- Score in maiden home Test as captain: 50+
- Previous record held by: Sunil Gavaskar
- Gavaskar’s score in his debut as captain: 205 runs
Overall Indian Performance
India’s bowlers also played a significant role in the match. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared seven wickets, dismissing the West Indies for just 162 runs. The Indian batting lineup, led by KL Rahul, who secured his first Test century on home ground in nearly nine years, established a commanding lead.
As the innings progressed, partnerships between Indian batters strengthened their position, with Jadeja and Dhruv Jurel forming a formidable fifth-wicket partnership. They propelled India past 400 runs, extending their lead over the West Indies to more than 200 runs, setting the stage for a potential victory in the first Test.
