**Ahmedabad Test: Decoding Ravindra Jadeja’s All-Round Brilliance vs West Indies**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Oct 04, 2025, 03:58 pm*
India’s vice-captain Ravindra Jadeja was the star of the show in the first Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. His unbeaten century with the bat and a four-wicket haul with the ball guided India to a comprehensive innings and 140-run victory on Day 3, after West Indies were bowled out for just 146 runs in their second innings.
### Match Highlights
Jadeja’s bowling stood out in the West Indies’ second innings as he claimed four crucial wickets for 54 runs in 13 overs. His performance nearly earned him a rare ‘ton and five-for’ in a Test match — a feat he has achieved twice before. The left-arm spinner dismissed three of West Indies’ top-five batsmen: John Campbell, Brandon King, and Shai Hope, alongside Johann Layne.
It’s noteworthy that Jadeja had gone wicketless in his three overs during the West Indies’ first innings, making his second innings impact even more significant.
### Batting Masterclass: An Unbeaten Hundred
Chasing West Indies’ first innings total of 162, Jadeja joined the crease at 218/4 and formed a formidable 206-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Dhruv Jurel. While Jurel posted a fluent 125, Jadeja’s aggressive yet controlled batting ensured India maintained a strong lead.
Jadeja’s unbeaten 104, scored off 176 balls, was a perfect blend of defense and aggression, especially against spin bowling. He struck six fours and five sixes during his innings, showcasing his all-round capabilities.
### Key Stats and Milestones
– **15th Four-Wicket Haul in Tests:** This was Jadeja’s 15th four-wicket haul, according to ESPNcricinfo. He also boasts an equal number of five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Playing his 86th Test, Jadeja has now taken 334 wickets at an average of 25.07.
– **Dominance vs West Indies:** Versus West Indies, Jadeja has claimed 27 wickets from eight Tests at an impressive average of 20.2. Although he is yet to secure a five-wicket haul against the Caribbean side, he has taken 242 wickets in home Tests at an average of 20.65.
– **Batting Impact:** Jadeja has scored 3,990 runs in Tests at an average of 38.73, including six centuries and 27 fifties. The 36-year-old is now just 10 runs shy of becoming the fourth cricketer ever to score 4,000 runs and take over 300 wickets in Test cricket.
– **Performance vs West Indies with the Bat:** This was Jadeja’s second century across eight Tests against the West Indies, complementing two fifties. He has accumulated 399 runs against them at a remarkable average of 66.50.
Ravindra Jadeja’s exceptional all-round display was pivotal in India’s dominant victory in Ahmedabad, underlining his stature as one of the finest all-rounders in modern Test cricket.
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