Ravindra Jadeja makes history in Colombo with 50th Test match appearance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian cricketer to play in 50 World Test Championship matches on August 23, 2026, during the Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The Indian team opted to bat first after winning the toss and introduced debutant Saransh Jain, who replaced Kuldeep Yadav due to an infection. Jadeja's landmark match adds to his record of 2,632 runs and 160 wickets in the format. India leads the two-match series 1-0 after a victory by 165 runs in Galle. The match is currently ongoing.
- •Jadeja is the first Indian cricketer with 50 WTC matches.
- •India won the toss and chose to bat first.
- •Saransh Jain made his debut, replacing Kuldeep Yadav.
- •India leads the two-match series 1-0.
- •Match taking place at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ravindra Jadeja creates history in Colombo, becomes first Indian to achieve this feat
"Ravindra Jadeja reached a remarkable milestone on Sunday by playing his 50th World Test Championship match, becoming the first Indian cricketer to achieve this feat. In the Colombo Test, India announced a change in their lineup, with Saransh Jain receiving his debut cap from Jadeja. The Indian team won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting match.
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