Ravindra Jadeja has been a force to reckon with for India in Test cricket. With his consistent performances, he has played a pivotal role in India’s Test victories, contributing significantly to both bowling and batting. Making his Test debut in 2012, Jaddu and R Ashwin’s spin duo has dominated the world of Test Cricket for a couple of decades.
While his mate Ashwin drew curtains on his cricket career, Jaddu is still going strong dominating all around the world, especially on Australian soil. Notably, Jadeja made a return to the playing XI at the Gabba for the third Test in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 replacing the young spinner Washington Sundar followed by veteran Ravichandran Ashwin in the pink-ball Test. After the series was leveled, Jadeja was brought in for the third Test, marking his comeback to the team.
Jadeja played a crucial role in India’s fight in a match totally dominated by Australia. He formed a crucial partnership with Rahul, frustrating the hosts. Jadeja reached his fifty with a flourish and continued to resist despite rain interruptions. His dismissal, however, left India in a precarious position. Nonetheless, the rain-curtailed match ended in a draw.
Now let us have a look at his previous record in Australia.
Ravindra Jadeja’s record in Tests in Australia
So far Ravindra Jadeja has featured in five Tests in Australia, spanning the 2018/19 and 2021/22 tours, with the ongoing 2024/25 series. As a bowler, he has taken 14 wickets in 7 innings, with a best of 4/65 in Sydney (2021), maintaining an average of 28.57 and an economy rate of 2.67.
With the bat, Jadeja has scored 329 runs in 7 innings at an average of 47, with a highest score of 81 in Sydney (2019). His performances have contributed to crucial Test victories, including India’s 137-run win in Melbourne (2018) and 8-wicket win in 2020.
Here’s a detailed description of Ravindra Jadeja’s record in Tests in Australia:
Stats in Bowling
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Avg/SR | Economy | Best figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5* | 8* | 14 | 28.57/64 | 2.67 | 4/62 |
Stats in Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg | Highest | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5* | 7 | 329 | 47 | 81 | 4/0 |
Ravindra Jadeja in Australia all matches:
| Date | Venue | Batting | Bowling | Match result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26-30, 2018 | Melbourne | 4(3) & 5(6) | 2/45 & 3/82 | India won by 137 runs |
| Jan 03-05, 2019 | Sydney | 81(114) & DNB | 2/73 | Match Drawn |
| Dec 26-30, 2020 | Melbourne | 57(159) & DNB | 1/15 & 2/28 | India won by 8 wickets |
| Jan 07-11, 2021 | Sydney | 28*(37) & DNB | 4/62 & DNB | Match Drawn |
| Dec 14-18, 2024 | Adelaide | 77(123) & DNB | -/95 | Match Drawn |
After R. Ashwin’s retirement, Jadeja is now the senior-most spinner in the current Indian Cricket Team playing the coveted BGT. Hence, a lot will be expected from the all-rounder in the next two Tests with the WTC final’s spot on line.
Also read: CSK Announces FedEx as Leading Sponsor Ahead of IPL 2025
Thank you for reading.
