Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Kapil Dev and Harbhajan on Indian Soil Wicket List

By Kaif - Oct 13, 2025 04:09 PM
Last updated on Oct 13, 2025 04:10 PM

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Ravindra Jadeja Surpasses Kapil Dev and Harbhajan on Indian Soil Wicket List: Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has set a major record during the India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Test match. He broke a key record held by Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev as he took his fourth wicket on the fourth day of the Delhi Test against the West Indies.

Ravindra Jadeja creates history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

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Ravindra Jadeja has taken his Test wickets to 33 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This is the joint second-highest wicket-taker for India at the ground, surpassing Kapil Dev in that tally. Kapil Dev took 32 wickets in Test cricket on this ground.

Most wickets in Test matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

(Figures may change as the Test continues)

Jadeja achieved this feat in just five Test matches, while Kapil Dev took 32 wickets in nine.

Anil Kumble is number one on the Delhi ground

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Former Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble still holds the record for most wickets taken in Test cricket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Kumble played seven matches here in his Test career, taking a total of 58 wickets. Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin is tied for second place on this list with Jadeja, having taken 33 wickets in five Test matches.

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Ravindra Jadeja surpasses Harbhajan Singh on home soil

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This record isn't limited to Delhi. With his impressive performance against the West Indies, Jadeja has also become the third-highest Indian bowler to take international wickets while playing in India. In the process, he surpassed legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Most international wickets for India on Indian soil

*(Figures may change as the match continues)

Ravindra Jadeja's achievement reflects his growing stature and consistent performance in Indian cricket.

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