Ravindra Jadeja's ODI record matched by Axar Patel in England clash

Axar Patel matched a rare ODI milestone set by Ravindra Jadeja in 2013, becoming only the second Indian spinner to claim four wickets between overs 41 and 50. The left-arm spinner achieved this feat during India's opening match against England at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 15, 2026.

What happened in the match?

India's pace attack dominated early, with Jasprit Bumrah conceding just 31 runs in nine overs. England collapsed from 61 without loss to 107 for six before Joe Root and Liam Dawson staged a recovery. Their 121-run partnership revived the innings, but Axar Patel's late burst dismissed the lower order. He finished with career-best ODI figures of 4 for 62, restricting England to 258.

Why this milestone matters for Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja first achieved this feat against Sri Lanka in Port of Spain in 2013. Over a decade later, Axar Patel joined him in this exclusive club. Jadeja's record had stood untouched until Patel replicated it, highlighting the rarity of such performances in Indian ODI cricket.

What comes next for India?

India will look to build on this strong bowling performance in the remainder of the series. Axar Patel's form and Ravindra Jadeja's legacy will be key talking points as the team aims for consistency in the death overs. The next match is scheduled for July 18, 2026, at Lord's.