ICC U19 World Cup is one platform that gives the young and youth to showcase their talent to the world. The tournament has always had great names like Brian Lara, Virat Kohli, and Yashasvi Jaiswal to be the latest.

Incepted in 1988, the ICC U19 World Cup 2024 will be the 15th edition of the tournament. Before we get to see many more stars in the making, we have decided to make a current ODI playing XI for you with all the players who once were ICC U19 World Cup stars.

Openers | Rohit Sharma and Travis Head

Now, we cannot doubt this. There will be very few people who would put a finger on this decision. Rohit, the current Indian men's team captain is a no-brainer when it comes to choosing an opener for the white ball format. Travis Head, who had a terrific show in the ICC World Cup 2023, showed how lethal he could be at the top of the order. Moreover, his off-spinners can come in handy, if needed.

For your information, David Warner missed this playing XI, just because he announced his retirement from the ODI ball format in 2023.

Rohit will be the captain of this dream team as well.

Rohit played in the 2006 ICC U19 World Cup alongside Cheteshwar Pujara, who was the top scorer of that edition. On the other hand, Head featured in the 2012 U19 World Cup when Unmukt Chand's India defeated Australia in the final.

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Number 3 | Virat Kohli

Another obvious choice. Probably the greatest white ball player of this generation, Virat Kohli, with 51 ODI tons, enters into any dream ODI XI. Kohli featured in the 2008 ICC U19 World Cup and took India to the title glory, beating South Africa in the final. Kohli's aggression, leadership and hunger to win had impressed one and all in the World Cup.

Number 4 | Kane Williamson

The 2008 ICC U19 World Cup probably gave the most number of modern-day stars than any other edition. Along with Kohli, players like Kane Williamson, and Steven Smith emerged as the stars of that U19 World Cup and then eventually created the "Fav Four". Williamson makes the cut for me at number four in this team. Sorry, Smith and Root fans.

Number 5 | Aiden Markram

More than 1000 runs in 2023, and in current form, probably the best middle-order batter in the world, Aiden Markram comes at number 5 on our Dream ODI XI with past ICC U19 World Cup stars.

Markram announced himself to the world after becoming the first-ever South African captain to win any ICC World Cup when he led the South African U19 team to glory in 2014. He was the player of the tournament as well in that edition. There were more options at number with KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Mushfiqur Rahim and others, but, Markram goes in our list.

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Number 6 | Ben Stokes

At number 6, every team loves to have a proper allrounder and Ben Stokes is just that. A match winner on his own terms, although he had some concerns with his injuries, but there is no one even close to him to make it into this team. He will be our number fifth bowling option as well.

Stokes featured in the 2010 ICC U19 World Cup along with players like Joe Root, KL Rahul, Babar Azam, Mitchell Marsh, and others.

Wicket-keeper | Jos Buttler

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On current and recent form, KL Rahul was surely pushing him for the spot, but Jos Buttler made the cut with his ability to score in different parts of the ground. A versatile and adaptive player who can be used at the top of the order as well can be helpful for any team.

Just like Ben Stokes, Buttler featured in the 2010 ICC U19 World Cup.

Number 8 | Ravindra Jadeja

This was a tough choice to make whether to go with the No.1 ODI all-rounder in the world in Shaki-Al-Hasan or with Ravindra Jadeja. Both the Allorunders featured in the 2006 ICC U19 World Cup although Jadeja was in the 2008 World Cup as well.

Since Jadeja is more accustomed to batting down the order, we are going with Jadeja. But, it is a shame that we were unable to put the No.1 all-rounder in the format in our team.

Number 9 | Rashid Khan

At no 9, Rashid Khan picks himself in any ODI XI at the moment. Tough to get away, quick and a match-winner with the ball, is now capable with the bat as well, down the order. A player like Rashid Khan will be key to any team in the middle overs, as that period now seems to be the most crucial one in ODI cricket.

Rashid featured in 2016 edition of the ICC U19 World Cup.

Pacers | Kagiso Rabada and Shaheen Afridi

No doubt in this selection as well. Kagiso has become a South African modern-day great now after announcing himself in that historical 2014 ICC U19 World Cup along with Aiden Markram. His 6/25 in the semifinal dismantling of Australia, is regarded as one of the greatest spells in the ICC U19 World Cup history.

Meantime, Rabada's partner in crime in this team would be Shaheen Afridi. Tall, quick, left-arm, swings it in and is good in the death as well. You do not need anything more than that in a pacer. Shaheen emerged on the scene in the 2018 ICC U19 World Cup which saw Shubman Gill becoming the player of the tournament as well.

Players who missed out due to team combination: Steven Smith, Shakib Al Hasan, Joe Root, Mitchell Marsh, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Mushfiqur Rahim.

The Indian cricket team is gearing up for a crucial three-match ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30, 2025. The white-ball leg brings massive excitement as the iconic duo Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli make their much-awaited comeback to the ODI setup after a break. With regular opener Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury, KL Rahul has been handed the responsibility to captain the Men in Blue.

Following a disappointing Test whitewash earlier in the tour, India will be determined to bounce back and assert dominance against a side they recently overcame in the dramatic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2025 final.

So, before the India vs South Africa ODI series to begin, let's take a look at the top 5 batters with the most runs in India vs South Africa ODIs.

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Most Runs in India vs South Africa ODIs | Top 5 List

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 2001 Runs

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in ODIs between India vs South Africa. He scored 2001 runs in 57 matches against the Proteas, the only one with over 2,000 runs in this storied rivalry, averaging 35.73. During this period, Sachin scored five centuries and eight half-centuries, including an unbeaten 200-run innings. He was a part of India vs South Africa rivalry from 1991 to 2011, scoring 1453 runs in South Africa alone.

2. Jacques Kallis | 1535 Runs

Jacques Kallis is South Africa's leading run-scorer against India. In 34 innings, Kallis scored 1535 runs, including two centuries and 11 half-centuries. Kallis played his last ODI against India in 2013. Out of the 17 hundreds he scored in ODI cricket, Jacques Kallis got two of them against India. To sum up, Kallis remains South Africa’s most productive ODI batter against India even since a decade of his retirement from the game.

3. Virat Kohli | 1504 Runs

Indian run-machine Virat Kohli's bat always speaks against South Africa. In 29 innings, Virat has scored 1504 runs against South Africa, averaging over 65, the highest among all India vs South Africa ODI players with more than 300 runs to their names. He has scored five centuries and eight half-centuries against South Africa. Kohli made 558 of his 1504 in a single away series against South Africa back in 2018, where his three match-winning hundreds engineered India’s 5-1 series win. Moreover, Kohli’s 558-run tally from that tour remains the highest aggregate by any batter in a single bilateral series by a landslide.

4. Gary Kirsten | 1377 Runs

Former South African opener Gary Kirsten has served as the head coach of the Indian team, lifting the 2011 World Cup. He has played 26 ODIs against India between the years 1995 to 2001, scoring 1,377 runs at an average of 62.59. He scored nine half-centuries and four centuries. His highest score against India was 133* which came in Johannesburg back in October 2001 in the opening match of the 2001 South Africa ODI tri-series.

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5. AB de Villiers | 1357 Runs

In 32 matches, AB de Villiers scored 1357 runs against India at an average of 48.46. De Villiers also holds the record for most sixes in ODIs between the two teams, with 41. Among all players in India vs South Africa ODI matches, no batter has scored his runs even remotely close to the strike rate of 111.13. He got six hundreds against India, including three in a single series from 2015, where he scored 358 runs at an average of 89.50.

After winning the T20 World Cup last year, in July, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian team in place of Rahul Dravid. Since then India have won seven Tests, lost 10 and drawn two under Gautam Gambhir coaching. Again all focus has shifted to him once again after the team's embarrassing defeat in the second Test by 408 runs under his coaching as South Africa completed a 2-0 clean sweep at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. India were bowled out for 140 runs in their second innings while chasing the 548-run target. After this, India endured its second home Test series defeat under head coach Gautam Gambhir.

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Fifth Test defeat at home in the last nine games

The team is in bad shape under Gambhir's coaching as India is going through a challenging transition phase, this was their fifth Test defeat at home in the last nine games. Under Gambhir, India witnessed a new low last year when they lost a Test series for the first time in 12 years after New Zealand thrashed them 3-0. The defeat was also first for India at home under new skipper Shubman Gill, who took over the captaincy role following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

India lost to Sri Lanka after 18 years

Last year, in July-August, the Indian team went on a tour of Sri Lanka. This was India's first series after Gautam Gambhir became the coach. After winning the T20 World Cup, India's youth team had reached Sri Lanka.

India then had to face 0-2 defeat in the ODI series. After 18 years, the Indian team had lost to Sri Lanka in a bilateral series.

Embarrassing defeat in front of New Zealand

When the New Zealand came to India last year, everyone must have felt in the beginning that by winning this series easily, we will present a strong claim for the World Test Championship final.

On the contrary, India lost 0-3 in this series. This was the first time since 2012 that India lost a Test series at home. New Zealand not only defeated India but also whitewashed them.

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Lost Border Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years

Team India had been winning the Border Gavaskar Trophy continuously for the last 10 years. They defeated the Kangaroos in four consecutive series. During this period, Australia was defeated twice at their own home. India also got the good fortune of defeating Australia in Gabba after almost 30 years.

Now this victory chariot of India has broken under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir. The last time Australia won the Test series against India was in the year 2014-15.

Let's take a look at India's result under Gautam Gambhir's coaching.

India's T20I record under Gautam Gambhir coaching

Matches: 26, Won: 20, Lost: 3, NR: 3

• Sri Lanka vs India (3 T20Is): India won 2-0
• India vs Bangladesh (3 T20Is): India won by 3-0
• South Africa vs India (4 T20Is): India won by 3-1
• India vs England (5 T20Is): India won by 4-1
• Asia Cup 2025 (6 T20Is): India won Asia Cup by beating Pakistan in the final
• Australia vs India (5 T20Is): India won 2-1

India's ODI record under Gautam Gambhir coaching

Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 4, NR: 1

• Sri Lanka vs India (3 ODIs): India lost 0-2
• India vs England (3 ODIs): India won 3-0
• ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (5 ODIs): India won CT 2025 by beating New Zealand in the final
• Australia vs India (3 ODIs): India lost 1-2

India's Test record under Gautam Gambhir coaching

Matches: 18, Won: 7, Lost: 9, NR: 2

• India vs Bangladesh (2 Tests): India won 2-0
• India vs New Zealand (3 Tests): India lost 0-3
• Australia vs India (5 Tests): India lost 1-3
• England vs India (5 Tests): Series Drawn by 2-2
• India vs West Indies (2 Tests): India won 2-0
• India vs South Africa (2 Tests): India lost 0-2

Boundaries are tests are not at all frequent. Test cricket is a game of patience, dedication, and enthusiasm. Unlike other formats of cricket, cricketers avoid playing aggressively. Cricketers get an ample amount of time so they make sure to use it wisely without any hurry or wrong decisions. Therefore the boundaries are very rare in a test match. In a test match on an average of 10 sixes are hit by the cricketers. In many matches, the cricketers couldn't even score 1 six.

Let's check out the cricketers with the most sixes in test.

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Most Sixes in Test Cricket

1. Ben Stokes | 136

England Test captain Ben Stokes tops the list by being the cricketer with the most sixes in test, smashing 136 sixes in the longest format of the cricket. He surpassed England coach and former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum.

In 115 Test matches, Stokes scored a total of 7,032 runs at an average of 35.69 with 14 centuries and 35 fifties. His individual best score in Tests is 258. Known for hitting sixes under pressure, Stokes has consistently turned games around in key moments, like his iconic 2019 Ashes innings at Headingley.

2. Brendon McCullum | 107

Brendon McCullum comes second in this list. The former cricketer of New Zealand made his Test debut in 2004 and played 101 matches till his retirement in 2016. He smashed 107 sixes in the test cricket. Not only this, he became the cricketer to score the fastest test century (54 balls) in the Test history.

McCullum is considered as one of the fittest players of the modern time. No wonders why he became the first cricketer to appear in 100 consecutive test matches since his debut. Also he is the first Kiwi cricketer to score a triple century.

3. Adam Gilchrist | 100

Aggression was probably Gilchrist's biggest power. He could single-handedly destroy the opposition bowling lineup with his aggressive and attacking batting. Not to mention he is one of the greates wicketkeeper-batsman in the history of cricket. Both batting and wicket-keeping like a pro were something that glued the audience to the screen every time he was on the field.

Gilchrist was definitely the biggest game-changer and impactful player of the Australian Cricket team of his time. Since his Test debut in 1999, he played 96 matches till 2008 and smashed a total of 106 sixes.

4. Tim Southee | 98

Former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee ended his career with 98 sixes, the joint-fourth-most in Test cricket history, level with West Indies’ Chris Gayle. 

Southee has scored 2,245 runs in Tests since making his debut in 2008, including seven fifties. However, he is one of the finest bowlers New Zealand have produced, with 391 wickets, only behind Richard Hadlee, who has 431 scalps. He announced his retirement from all format of the cricket in 2024.

5. Chris Gayle | 98

Have you ever watched cricket if you haven't seen Gayle smashing sixes most effortlessly? The former Caribbean cricketer did not show mercy to the bowlers in any forms of cricket. Definition of Chris Gayle on the field means boundaries everywhere. He is known for being one of the best hitters ever. Gayle is the first cricketer to score a century in all three formats of cricket.

Gayle made his Test debut in 2008 and played till 2014. During this time he appeared in 103 test matches and scored 98 sixes.

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6. Jacques Kallis | 97

Hands down he is the greatest all-rounder of all time. Be it batting, or bowling, Kallis did everything effortlessly. Only four players have scored 5 consecutive Test centuries and he is one of them. Since his test debut in 1995, he played 166 test matches till 2013 and scored 97 sixes. He proved his skills every time and took the South African team out of trouble in the best way possible.

7. Rishabh Pant | 92

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant broke another record on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens. He became the Indian batter with the most sixes in Test cricket, smashing 92 sixes in just 83 innings. He also crossed Virender Sehwag’s record of 91 sixes in 108 innings. 

The left-hander’s aggressive style has transformed India’s Test batting template, and this milestone further reinforces his status as one of the game’s most impactful stroke-makers. Since his debut in 2018, Pant scored 3,454 runs in 48 matches at an average of 44.28 with 8 centuries and 18 half-centuries.

8. Virender Sehwag | 91

In the early 2000s, the term "Aggression" justified the performance of Virender Sehwag on the field. The former Indian cricketer had some other connection with boundaries. He could stand on the pitch and smash the opponents effortlessly. Also, he scored runs at the fastest pace in Test matches. The highest score by an Indian player in Test cricket is 319 runs and the holder of this record is Virendra Sehwag. 

Out of his 23 test centuries he scored 150+ runs in 13 of them. He was often considered not suitable for Test for his aggressive approach on the field, but he proofed everyone wrong and became the eighth cricketer to smash most Test sixes. In 104 test matches, he scored 91 sixes.

9. Angelo Mathews | 90

Angelo Mathews has been a pillar in Sri Lanka’s middle order, mixing solid defense with sudden aggression. His six-hitting ability often helps shift momentum in his team’s favor. Having hit 90 sixes, Mathews uses his power wisely, especially when batting with the tail or consolidating after a collapse.

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10. Rohit Sharma | 88

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has cleared the ropes 88 times in Tests. While his white-ball reputation as a six-machine is well established, it took time for Rohit to settle into Test cricket. But once he started opening the batting in 2019, his Test career transformed.

Rohit combined elegance with power, and while his strike rate in Tests is quite naturally lower than in T20s or ODIs, his ability to launch spinners over midwicket or go aerial through cover remained intact right up until his retirement from the red-ball game. Rohit started his Test career in 2013 and scored 4301 runs at an average of 40.57 with 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries. However, Rohit took retirement from the format in 2024.

Experienced Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a special feat during the first innings of the first Test match being played against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Jadeja became the fourth player to reach 4,000 runs and 300 wickets in Test cricket. The world's leading all-rounder achieved this feat on the second day of the Kolkata Test.

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Jadeja joins elite club

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He becomes just the 2⃣nd Indian and 4⃣th player overall to score 4⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣+ runs and take 3⃣0⃣0⃣+ wickets in Tests 🙌

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Ravindra Jadeja is the second Indian player after Kapil Dev to achieve this feat in Test cricket. Playing his 88th Test match, Jadeja needed 10 more runs to reach 4,000 Test runs. He scored a handy 27 off 45 balls, thereby reaching the 4000-run milestone in the format. Reaching the milestone also made Jadeja only the fourth cricketer in history to score over 4000 runs and pick up over 300 wickets in the longest format of the game.

Only Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev (5248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches), English icon Ian Botham (5200 runs and 383 wickets in 102 matches) and New Zealand spin wizard Daniel Vettori (4531 runs and 362 wickets in 113 matches) have managed the feat before Jadeja.

Second fastest player to reach the milestone

Jadeja is also the second fastest player to reach this milestone. He achieved this feat in 88 Test matches. Only Botham is ahead of him in this feat, who reached 4000 runs and 300 wickets in his 72nd Test match.

Jadeja's record in Test cricket

Jadeja has played 88 Test matches for the Indian cricket team to date, accumulating 4017 runs at an average of close to 40 with six centuries and 27 half-centuries. The southpaw also has 338 wickets to his name in the format at an average of 25.25.

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India took a slight lead

At the end of the first session on day two, India was 138/4, with Ravindra Jadeja (11*) and Dhruv Jurel unbeaten. Rishabh Pant (27 in 24 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Washington Sundar (29 in 82 balls, with two fours and a six) failed to convert their starts into something big, while skipper Shubman Gill had retired hurt after pain in his neck following a sweep shot for four.

India had resumed the action at 37/1, trailing by 122 runs in response to South Africa's first innings total of 159. Rahul (13*) and Washington Sundar (6*) were unbeaten.

Indian cricket has a rich history of producing some iconic batsmen over the different generations, which has been a big aspect. But there have been many Indian bowlers who have stamped their authority and have managed to write their names in history, especially in test cricket. In this article, we will talk about the Indians who have registered the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Getting five wickets in an innings is never easy, but some bowlers have made a habit of it.

The Indian record for most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket is held by Ravichandran Ashwin, who has 37 five-wicket hauls from 106 matches. Ashwin overtook India's highest-ever wicket-taker, Anil Kumble. The leg-spinner finished his career with 619 wickets and has 35 five-wicket hauls in 32 more Tests than Ashwin.

Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024 after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane.

Most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket by an Indian bowler

1. Ravichandran Ashwin (2011-2024) | 37 Times

Ravichandran Ashwin, the modern-day spin maestro, tops the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket by an Indian bowler list with a staggering 37 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Since making his debut in 2011, Ashwin has emerged as India's premier spinner in Test cricket. Ashwin recently announced his retirement from international cricket on December 18, 2024 after the end of the third Test match against Australia in Brisbane.

The veteran Indian spinner has been a key reason for India's success and dominance at home. He is also the fastest Indian to reach 300, 400, and 500 test wickets. Ashwin has played 106 tests in his Test career and taken 537 wickets with a BBI of 7/59. Not to forget, he was also a handy batter in test cricket.

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2. Anil Kumble (1990-2008) | 35 Times

Arguably one of the greatest spinners of all time, Anil Kumble is the second Indian bowler who has the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Anil Kumble started a career as a batsman and became one of the greatest bowlers in Indian cricket history.

Kumble certainly was one of the most iconic bowlers of all time and is still the second-fastest to reach a massive feat of 600 wickets in Test cricket. Without much turn, Kumble found success in all conditions. He played 132 Tests and took 619 wickets with the best bowling figures in an innings of 10/74. Kumble also took eight ten-wicket match hauls.

3. Harbhajan Singh (1998-2015) | 25 Times

Harbhajan Singh, fondly known as the 'Turbanator', is considered as one of India's finest off-spinners. He retired with two World Cup titles and over 700 international wickets. In test cricket, he became the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in 2001 against Australia, which changed his career. Bhajji played 103 tests overall and took 417 wickets with 25 five-wicket hauls and 5 ten-wicket match hauls.

4. Kapil Dev (1978-1994) | 23 Times

A true legend of Indian cricket, Kapil Dev comes forth in the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket by an Indian bowler list who revolutionized the game with his dynamic all-round skills. Indian cricket history is incomplete without the contribution of Kapil Dev. He was the most impactful Indian cricketer of his era.

Be it his iconic 175* against Zimbabwe in the World Cup 1983 or leading India to glory, he was an exceptional performer. Kapil is the only cricketer in history to score more than 5000 runs and take 400+ wickets in test cricket. He played 131 tests, took 434 wickets with 23 five-fors, and also scored eight hundreds with the bat.

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5. Jasprit Bumrah (2018-2025*) | 16 Times

Jasprit Bumrah is the latest entrant into India’s top five for most five-wicket hauls in Tests after his recent bowling master-class against South Africa at the Eden Gardens. The India fast bowler picked up 5/27 in 14 overs to bundle out South Africa for just 159 in 55 overs. Bumrah now sits jointly with former spinner Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, who also claimed 16 five-fers.

Bumrah is also the second Indian pacer with the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket after Kapil Dev. Bumrah went past Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan to achieve the milestone. Bumrah now has 16 five-wicket hauls for India in Test matches. Bumrah featured in 51 Tests so far, and took 231 wickets with a best of 6/27.

6. Bhagwath Chandrasekhar (1964-1979) | 16 Times

Bhagwath Chandrasekhar was India's one of the biggest match-winners in his time. India's success overseas was pretty rare, but Chandrasekhar made India believe that they could do that. 42 wickets in just five overseas test wins is just incredible. He played for India between 1964 and 1979, featured in 58 tests, and took 242 wickets with a best of 8/79. Chandrashekhar registered 16 five-wicket hauls and two ten-wicket match hauls in his career.

7. Ravindra Jadeja (2012-2025*) | 15 Times

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja picked up his 15th 5-wicket haul and went up to 7th in the list of most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket for India. His performance has hit a peak over the last few years, making him a very reliable cricketer in all conditions. Jadeja featured in 78 Tests so far, and took 319 wickets with a best of 7/42. He also became the second left-arm Indian spinner after Bishan Singh Bedi to record 8 five-wicket hauls in the longest format at home.

8. Bishan Singh Bedi (1966-1979) | 14 Times

Bishan Singh Bedi, the graceful left-arm spinner and former Indian captain, impressed cricket fans with his artistry and finesse, claiming 14 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Known for his impeccable control and flighted deliveries, Bedi misleaded batsmen with his ability to spin the ball both ways. His memorable performances against formidable opponents like Australia and the West Indies cemented his legacy as one of India's finest spinners.

9. Subhash Gupte (1951-1961) | 12 Times

Subhash Gupte was a kind of player who will always be remember for his great skills and magic of spin bowling. He was the front-line spinner of India in 1950s and early 60s. A little incident ended his career when he was only 32 and India lost a great spinner. Gupte debuted his Test career against England in 1952 and took 12 five-wicket hauls in his short career. He featured in 36 Tests, and took 149 wickets with a best of 9/102.

10. Zaheer Khan (2000-2014) | 11 Times

Zaheer Khan, the left-arm pace sensation, played a pivotal role in India's bowling resurgence during the 2000s, claiming 11 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and deliver lethal yorkers, Zaheer troubled batsmen with his skill and guile. His memorable spells against top-quality opposition, both at home and abroad, played a crucial role in India's success in Test cricket. He featured in 92 Tests, and took 311 wickets with a best of 7/87.

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