Ravindra Jadeja approaches 350 Test wickets in series against Sri Lanka
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:53 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Ravindra Jadeja is just two wickets away from achieving 350 Test wickets as India prepares to face Sri Lanka in a two-Test series. He enters the series with 348 wickets and 4,095 runs from 89 Tests, needing this milestone to join Kapil Dev as the second Indian to complete the 4,000-run and 350-wicket double. The first Test begins on August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. Jadeja's impressive career includes 15 five-wicket hauls and notable consistency with an average of 25.12.
- •Jadeja has 348 Test wickets and 4,095 runs before the series.
- •First Test starts on August 15 in Galle.
- •He aims to join Kapil Dev in an elite club.
- •Jadeja's career includes 15 five-wicket hauls.
- •He has an impressive bowling average of 25.12.
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Ravindra Jadeja scripts history with 350th Test wicket, joins Kapil, Botham, Vettori in elite club
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Ravindra Jadeja two short from 350 Test wickets, set to join Kapil Dev in elite club
"Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone in Test cricket. He became the fourth player ever to score 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja joins an elite group of all-rounders with this achievement. His efficiency is highlighted by reaching this landmark in under 100 matches.
"Ravindra Jadeja is just two wickets away from a remarkable milestone in his Test cricket journey, aiming for 350 Test wickets against Sri Lanka. With over 4,000 Test runs and beyond 300 wickets already to his name, Jadeja is establishing himself as one of India's finest all-rounders. Achieving this will see him join the illustrious ranks of Kapil Dev.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:53 PMRavindra Jadeja scripts history with 350th Test wicket, joins Kapil, Botham, Vettori in elite club
Ravindra Jadeja achieved a significant career milestone in Test cricket. He became the fourth player ever to score 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets. This remarkable feat was accomplished during the first Test against Sri Lanka. Jadeja joins an elite group of all-rounders with this achievement. His efficiency is highlighted by reaching this landmark in under 100 matches.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:53 PMRavindra Jadeja two short from 350 Test wickets, set to join Kapil Dev in elite club
Ravindra Jadeja is just two wickets away from a remarkable milestone in his Test cricket journey, aiming for 350 Test wickets against Sri Lanka. With over 4,000 Test runs and beyond 300 wickets already to his name, Jadeja is establishing himself as one of India's finest all-rounders. Achieving this will see him join the illustrious ranks of Kapil Dev.
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