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Jadeja Breaks 56-Year-Old Record And...

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played an important knock of 77 runs on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia in Brisbane. 

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As India narrowly escaped the follow-on during the fourth day of the third Test, Jadeja also achieved multiple feats. 

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The veteran all-rounder broke a 56-year-old record and registered the highest individual score by an Indian batter at no 7. 

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Earlier, this record was held by Chandu Borde, who scored 63 at no 7 in 1968.

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Apart from this, Jadeja also surpassed the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list. 

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Jadeja now has the highest average (56.75) for an Indian batter who has faced more than 400 balls in Australia.

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Sachin is at the 2nd spot with an average of 53.20 while star batter Virat Kohli holds the 3rd spot with an average of 50.96. 

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