India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah etched his name into history on Wednesday, December 18, by becoming the nation’s most successful Test bowler in Australia. During the second session on the fifth day of the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev’s long-standing record of 51 wickets on Australian soil.
Jasprit Bumrah reached this milestone in the second innings by dismissing two key Australian batters. He clean bowled Usman Khawaja for 8 runs and later got Marnus Labuschagne caught behind by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant in his very next over.
• Usman Khawaja’s Dismissal: Bumrah’s precision delivered a spectacular clean bowled.
• Marnus Labuschagne’s Wicket: A sharp delivery edged to Pant behind the stumps.
Career Statistics
• Jasprit Bumrah: 52 wickets in just 10 Test matches in Australia.
• Kapil Dev: 51 wickets in 11 Tests during his illustrious career.
Jasprit Bumrah’s incredible consistency and adaptability have solidified his reputation as one of India’s finest fast bowlers, particularly in challenging overseas conditions.
