Ravindra Jadeja Turns Run Machine For Saurashtra With Brilliant Ranji Trophy Century

Ravindra Jadeja Turns Run Machine For Saurashtra [Source: AFP]Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja unleashed his magic with the bat in a recent Ranji Trophy game. Playing for Saurashtra, Jadeja hammered a century and stitched a strong partnership with Prerak Mankad.Jadeja, who is off national duty, participated in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season with Saurashtra. In the very first game against Chhattisgarh, the star all-rounder stole the show.Ravindra Jadeja begins Ranji campaign with a hundredChirag Jani’s 83-run knock had set a perfect platform for Saurashtra to set a massive first innings total. Ravindra Jadeja later walked out to bat at no. 5 and built a 205-run partnership with Prerak Mankad.The duo punished the Chhattisgarh bowling unit left, right and centre. Jadeja reached the century mark in 205 balls with 7 fours and a strike rate of 48. Notably, Jadeja batted deep while wickets fell from the other end.ALSO READRavindra Jadeja Stunningly Asks BCCI The Procedure For Indian Selector ApplicationHe was the last batter to be dismissed on 102 after getting caught and bowled by Dharmendrasinh Jadeja as Saurashtra’s innings wrapped up on 392 runs. Regardless, Jadeja undoubtedly emerged as the star of the show.While Prerak Mankad also scored 129 runs, Ravindra Jadeja was the anchor. He used every ounce of his experience to put Chhattisgarh on the back foot in the opening round of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.Ravindra Jadeja to tour New Zealand nextInterestingly, Ravindra Jadeja recently featured in the ODI series against West Indies, where he picked up 2 wickets in as many matches. Now, his next assignment will be against New Zealand.India will tour New Zealand in the months of October and November for a 5-game T20I, 5-game ODI and 2-game Test series. Jadeja, meanwhile, is expected to be included in the ODI and Test squad.He has been one of India’s most experienced and effective all-rounders in the last decade. Hence, his presence will give India an edge, especially in foreign conditions.Notably, Jadeja has played 3 Tests in New Zealand, scoring 107 runs and picking up 5 wickets. In ODIs, on the other hand, the all-rounder has featured in 10 games on Kiwi land, scoring 208 runs and taking 7 wickets.ALSO READAustralia's Nathan McSweeney Claims He Watched Virat Kohli's Youtube Videos To Annihilate India A