In March 2022, which Indian cricketer broke Kapil Dev's record for the highest score by an Indian coming to bat at No. 7 or below in Test cricket by scoring an unbeaten 175 in the test match against Sri Lanka?

Correct option is D

The Correct Answer is: (d) Ravindra Jadeja

Sol.
In March 2022, during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Mohali, Ravindra Jadeja made history by scoring an unbeaten 175 runs while batting at No. 7, surpassing the previous Indian record held by Kapil Dev, who scored 163 runs against Sri Lanka in 1986.

Jadeja’s innings was remarkable because:

• It was a career-best performance in Test cricket.

• He remained not out and showcased both aggression and patience, forming significant partnerships, especially with the tail-enders.

• His knock helped India post a huge first-innings total and eventually win the match convincingly.

• In the same match, he also took 9 wickets, making it one of the best all-round performances in Indian Test history.

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• Ravindra Jadeja’s 175* is now the highest score by an Indian batting at No. 7 or lower in Test cricket.
• He broke Kapil Dev’s 36-year-old record of 163 (scored in 1986).
• The match was part of a 2-Test series against Sri Lanka held in India.
• Jadeja also took 5 wickets in the first innings and 4 in the second, earning the Player of the Match.
• The performance was widely praised and considered one of the best all-round displays in modern Test cricket.
• The match was also Virat Kohli’s 100th Test appearance.