Ravindra Jadeja records this unique double in Test cricket: Stats
What's the story
A magical second-innings spell from star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja powered India in the 1st Test against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. His four-wicket haul meant the Proteas, in their second innings, were 93/7 at stumps on Day 2. As they lead by just 63 runs, India look all set to prevail on Day 3. According to Cricbuzz, Jadeja became only the second player with 2000-plus runs and 250-plus wickets in a country.
Milestones
Jadeja reaches this milestone
The Proteas batters surrendered in the third innings, particularly against Jadeja, who claimed four of the seven fallen wickets. With his fourth, Jadeja completed 250 wickets in home Tests. He also owns 2,154 runs in the nation at 39.16. As per Cricbuzz, the veteran became the second player after Stuart Broad (in England) with the Test double of 2000-plus runs and 250-plus wickets in a country.
Record
Over 4,000 runs in Tests
Earlier in the day, Jadeja went past 4,000 Test runs. He scored 27 off 45 balls during his stay. Across 88 Tests for India, Jadeja has recorded 4,017 runs at 38.62. His tally includes six tons and 27 fifties. The other all-rounders with at least 4,000 Test runs and 300-plus wickets are Ian Botham (5,200 and 383), Kapil Dev (5,248 and 434), and Daniel Vettori (4,531 and 362).