Ravindra Jadeja's 2026 ODI figures raise World Cup selection questions
Jadeja has taken two ODI wickets in 2026 at an average of 135.00 and scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 66.15.
Ravindra Jadeja has taken two wickets in five ODIs this year at an average of 135.00. Both wickets came in the death overs of the second match against West Indies after he went wicketless for 41 overs earlier in 2026. He has scored 43 runs at a strike rate of 66.15 and has hit only one boundary in 65 deliveries faced.
Jadeja's economy rate stands at 6.28, his highest in any calendar year, while his dot-ball percentage in the middle overs has dropped to 35.0 from a career average of 50.60. Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule recently backed Jadeja for the 2027 World Cup, but the numbers show limited returns in both disciplines.
With only a year remaining until the 2027 World Cup, Jadeja faces competition from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar for a place in the squad. His role as a utility player who can contribute with bat and ball is under scrutiny.
CricHubb Take
Jadeja's numbers suggest that experience alone may not guarantee a World Cup spot if younger all-rounders can offer greater impact in both disciplines.