Ravindra Jadeja produced a brave effort on 5 of the third Test at Lord’s, which shows flexibility and nature under immense pressure. On a deteriorating surface and a fire-up England bowling attack, the all-rounder gave a tough fight to keep India in hunting. He remained unbeaten by scoring 56 runs in 150 delivery – a knock on patience, determination and patience – as chaos came around him.Jadeja was not only important in terms of fifty matches, but also historically important. It marked the fourth consecutive 50-plus score in Test matches in England, putting him with some aristocratic names. Only Rishabh Pant, with five gradual half -centuries between 2021 and 2025, is such a streak for India. Jadeja is now equal to a record of four in a line of Sourav Ganguly set during the 2002 tour.Chasing 193 for Vijay, India was in deep trouble at 112/8, when Jasprit joined Jadeja at the later lunch after the crease. The pair showed remarkable battle, disappointing England with a 35 -run partnership in 22 overs. Bumrah, coming out of four consecutive ducks in tests, showed great discipline to score Ben Stokes to score 54 balls off 54 balls before top-edging to replace the fielder Sam Cook in the mid-on.In tea, India was 163/9, still needs 30 runs with fighting Jadeja alone and Mohammad Siraj 2 is unbeaten on 2. The match was prepared to Tantalizali, but England eventually wrapped the innings to gain an exciting victory.
Despite the loss, Jadeja’s knock stood out – not only for its statistical value but also for the character that came out. On a day of collapse resistance, he stood long, almost taken India who would have been a famous victory.Four 50+ scores for India in England5 Rishabh Pant (2021-25)4 Sourav Ganguly (2002)4* Ravindra Jadeja (2025)
