Ravindra Jadeja Hits Milestone of 200 ODIs for India

March 15, 2025

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Ravindra Jadeja Hits Milestone of 200 ODIs for India

Ravindra Jadeja, a key player for the Indian cricket team, reached a special moment in the ongoing India vs. Bangladesh Champions Trophy match. He played his 200th One Day International (ODI) for India. This makes him the third Indian player with the most ODI matches among those still playing. The match was played at the Dubai International Stadium.

Let’s look at the list of active Indian players with the most ODI matches:

Virat Kohli leads the list with 298 ODI matches.
Rohit Sharma is second with 269 ODI matches.
Ravindra Jadeja is third with 200 ODI matches.

Jadeja’s journey to 200 ODIs is a story of consistency and hard work. He has been a valuable player for India since he started playing in 2009. He can bat, bowl, and field very well. This makes him an important part of the team.

Here is a look at the statistics of these players:

Virat Kohli: Played from 2008 to 2025, scored 13,963 runs, highest score 183, average 57.93, 50 centuries, 55 half-centuries, 6.16 economy rate, 155 catches.
Rohit Sharma: Played from 2007 to 2025, scored 10,988 runs, highest score 264, average 49.05, 32 centuries, 99 half-centuries, 5.24 economy rate, 96 catches.
Ravindra Jadeja: Played from 2009 to 2025, scored 2,779 runs, highest score 87, average 32.69, 4.86 economy rate, 75 catches.

Ravindra Jadeja

These numbers show how important each of these players is to the Indian team. Kohli and Sharma are known for their batting, while Jadeja is a very good all-rounder.

While Jadeja reaches 200, it’s important to see where he stands among India’s all-time ODI greats. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 463 matches from 1989 to 2012. MS Dhoni played 347 ODIs between 2004 and 2019. Rahul Dravid played 340 matches from 1996 to 2011. Other notable players include Mohammad Azharuddin (334 matches), Sourav Ganguly (308 matches), and Yuvraj Singh (301 matches).

Meanwhile, Jadeja’s 200th ODI is a moment to celebrate his career. He has played many important innings and taken many crucial wickets for India. He is a player who always gives his best for the team.

His ability to bowl tight overs and take wickets in the middle of the innings is very valuable. He is also a very good fielder, saving runs and taking important catches. When he bats, he can score runs quickly and finish matches.

Jadeja’s experience and skills make him a very important player for India in ODI cricket. He is a player that his team can always rely on. His 200th ODI is a testament to his long and successful career. He continues to be a key part of the Indian team.