Ravindra Jadeja Equals 145-Year-Old Record: Only Second Player With Five 50+ Scores in England Series at No. 6 or Lower

During the fourth Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at Old Trafford, Ravindra Jadeja achieved a landmark feat: he became only the second player in 145 years to register five 50-plus scores in a Test series while batting at No. 6 or lower, equaling the iconic record set by Sir Garfield Sobers in 1966.

Jadeja’s fifth fifty came during India’s resilient chase on Day 5, as he shared a commanding 202‑run unbeaten stand with Washington Sundar—who scored his maiden Test ton—to salvage a draw and keep the series alive heading into the final Test.

This performance further cements Jadeja’s reputation as cricket's top-ranked all-rounder. He has now held the No. 1 Test all‑rounder ranking for 1,151 consecutive days, setting a record for the longest reign in history.