Top 5 Best Batting Performances by Ravindra Jadeja in Test Cricket

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the classy all rounders in Indian cricket and the way he has paced himself in the ongoing test series against England makes him an absolute champion.

Jadeja was the lone warrior for India in the yesterday’s encounter against England where he scored unbeaten 61 runs should be credited for the way he batted with tail.

He should be celebrated along with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohd Siraj for taking the game and showcasing fighting spirit.

In the end Siraj was bit unlucky, as the bowl from Bashir hit leg stump it all ended for India.

Even the loss against England by 22 runs it the lowest margin of victory for England in their own backyard.

Here in this article we will reveal Top 5 Best Batting Performances by Ravindra Jadeja in Test Cricket to be shared in the below format:

 

1. 175* vs Sri Lanka in Mohali 2022 Test:

This was first test match in 2022 held between India and England, where the ace all rounder scored 175 unbeaten runs, batting at number 7th position.

With this amazing feat, he scored Highest individual score at 7th position by an Indian player, he walked at number 7th position where India scored 268 runs at the loss of 5 wickets, He did established brilliant partnerships with Ashwin.

He displayed unflappable temperament mastered Sri Lankan attacka, and he accelerated brilliantly with tail ender and he became the first male cricketer to score 150+ runs and did wonders with ball by Picking nine wickets in the same test.

His batting prowess helped India to post competitive total around 574 runs and ensured that India wins this contest by 222 runs.

 

2. 112 vs England at Rajkot 2024:

This is another classy batting performance from him considering the context of the game, and the ace all rounder stepped up with the bat where he scored 112 runs against England in Rajkot 2024.

He batted at number 6th positions in trick situations, and he built the innings after losing wickets in the top order, which combined resilience and counter attack.

His measured Team Century helped Indian team to post competitive total.

His brilliant batting and bowling helped India to win this game against England by 434 runs.

This is Jadeja third Century in Test Cricket, underlining as evolution as complete batsman.

He helped India to stabilize innings after India’s Top order lost early wickets.

His batting performance was complemented with his bowling.

 

3. 100* vs West Indies in Rajkot 2018:

After a string of fifties, He ensured to score unbeaten 100 runs vs West Indies in Rajkot 2018, as he came to bat at number 7th position, He joined Indian squad where India scored 470 runs at the loss of 6 wickets, in walks where he scored century and the knock was special where he scored 5 sixes, as he shifted gears with the tail scored runs in order to Keep India ahead of the game, with his brilliant knock, India scored 649 runs at the loss of 9 wickets and eventually delivering Key wickets to win this contest by comprehensive win.

 

4. 70* vs Sri Lanka Colombo 2017:

 

This is another classy batting Knock by Ravindra Jadeja in Test Cricket where he scored unbeaten 70 runs which eventually added India’s total around 622 runs at the loss of 9 wickets against Sri Lanka in Colombo 2017.

His innings was marked by clean efficiency and batting, and he backed his performance with the ball where he picked 5 wickets for 152 runs.

This performance played an important role in sealing the series for India.

 

5. 63 vs Australia vs 2017 Dharmshala:

This is another iconic performance by Indian all rounder Ravindra Jadeja where he scored 63 runs vs Australia in Dharmshala in 2017, which was full of calm and cool attitude and equal aggresivness.

He displayed courage where he attacked spinners on regular basis, where he marked his authority and he didn’t contributed only with bat also with the ball made him Player of the Match Award.

Throughout the series he had a brilliant performance which helped him to win Player of the Series Award.

 

Opponent	Venue	Year	Score	Balls	Bat. Position	Match Result
Sri Lanka	Mohali	2022	175*	228	7	India won by inns & 222 runs
England	Rajkot	2024	112	225	6	India won by 434 runs
West Indies	Rajkot	2018	100*	132	7	India won by inns & 272 runs
Sri Lanka	Colombo	2017	70*	85	7	India won by inns & 53 runs
Australia	Dharamsala	2017	63	95	7	India won by 8 wickets

 

 

If you look at Ravindra Jadeja performance in Batting it all came in winning Causes for India.

 

Important Questions(FAQ): 

1. What is Ravindra Jadeja’s highest Test score and against which team did he achieve it?

Ravindra Jadeja’s highest Test score came against Sri Lanka in Mohali in 2022, where he scored an unbeaten 175 runs off 228 balls. Batting at number 7, Jadeja displayed exceptional composure and resilience, dominating the Sri Lankan bowling attack. This innings was crucial not just because of the runs India won that match by innings and 222 runs. His ability to bat with the tail and turn the game around highlights his all-rounder status in Indian cricket.

2. Has Jadeja scored any other Test centuries apart from the one in Mohali?

Yes, Ravindra Jadeja has scored two more Test centuries. One was an unbeaten 100 against West Indies in Rajkot in 2018*, and the other was a fluent 112-run knock against England in Rajkot in 2024. In both games, Jadeja batted lower down the order—at position 6 and 7 respectively—and contributed to massive team totals. Both matches resulted in convincing wins for India: an innings win over West Indies and a 434-run victory against England, one of India’s biggest Test wins. These innings further demonstrate Jadeja’s consistent performances with the bat in crucial home conditions.

3. How effective has Jadeja been when batting at number 7 in Tests?

Jadeja has proven to be incredibly reliable at batting position 7, often playing the role of a finisher or crisis man. Out of the five innings listed, four were played at number 7, where he scored 175, 100, 70*, and 63 runs respectively**. All these performances came in winning causes and showed his ability to build partnerships with the lower order where he ensured that his strike rate doesn’t drop at all . His contribution from number 7 has often tilted the match in India’s favor and given bowlers a comfortable cushion to bowl with.

4. Which venues have witnessed Jadeja’s best Test performances with the bat?

Jadeja has delivered some of his finest batting performances at Rajkot, Mohali, and Colombo. Interestingly, Rajkot stands out as a venue where he has scored two of his three Test centuries—a 100* against West Indies in 2018 and 112 against England in 2024. This suggests that the conditions in Rajkot, which is also his home ground in domestic cricket, suit his style of batting. Mohali witnessed his career-best 175*, while Colombo saw a gritty 70* against Sri Lanka in 2017. These venues reflect his dominance in subcontinent conditions.

5. How have Jadeja’s performances influenced match outcomes?

Remarkably, every innings listed in the data resulted in a win for India, and most were by huge margins. Two were innings victories, two were won by over 400 runs, and one was an 8-wicket win. Jadeja’s ability to contribute significantly with the bat lower down the order has often been a key factor in India posting massive totals and applying scoreboard pressure on opponents. His performances have consistently helped India seize control of the game, showcasing his true value as a match-winner.

 

The next Test match would start from 23rd July at Manchester where India would be eager to bounce back in this series.

The last test would conclude at the end of August First week.