Ravindra Jadeja Nears Historic 350-Wicket Test Milestone Ahead of Sri Lanka Series

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is on the verge of entering elite company in Test cricket as India begins a two-match series against Sri Lanka on August 15 at Galle. Jadeja requires only two wickets to reach the 350-wicket benchmark in the longest format of the game.

What Happened

Heading into the opening Test in Galle, Ravindra Jadeja has taken 348 wickets in 89 matches at an average of 25.12, including 15 five-wicket hauls and a best match performance of 10/154. Alongside his bowling record, he has scored 4,095 Test runs. Taking two more wickets will secure his 350th Test dismissal and cement an uncommon career double.

Key Highlights

• Jadeja needs two wickets to complete 350 Test wickets in his 90th match appearance.
• Reaching the milestone will make him only the second Indian cricketer after Kapil Dev to amass 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets in Test cricket.
• He would become the first Indian spinner to achieve the double of 4,000 Test runs and 350 Test wickets.
• Jadeja previously completed 4,000 Test runs in November 2025, joining Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori in the group of players with 4,000 runs and over 300 wickets.
• Against Sri Lanka, Jadeja has taken 33 wickets at an average of 23.72 and scored 326 runs at an average of 65.20 across seven Tests.

Why This Matters

Achieving 350 Test wickets alongside 4,000 career runs places an all-rounder in rare historical standing. Currently, Kapil Dev is the sole Indian cricketer to have achieved this feat, having finished his career with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets across 131 Tests. Reaching this mark would make Jadeja the first specialist spinner from India to hit both statistical milestones.

What to Watch Next

India opens the series against Sri Lanka on August 15 at Galle. Following the opening match, the second Test match will take place from August 23 to August 27 at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wickets does Ravindra Jadeja need to reach 350 Test wickets?

Ravindra Jadeja needs two wickets to reach the 350-wicket mark in Test cricket.

Which other Indian cricketer has scored 4,000 runs and taken 350 Test wickets?

Kapil Dev is the only Indian player who has achieved the double of scoring more than 4,000 runs and taking at least 350 wickets in Test cricket.

What is Jadeja’s record against Sri Lanka in Test cricket?

In seven Tests against Sri Lanka, Jadeja has scored 326 runs at an average of 65.20, including a top score of 175 not out, and has taken 33 wickets at an average of 23.72.

Source: CricTracker