New Delhi: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah scripted history with a six-wicket haul in Australia’s first innings of the ongoing third Test between the two sides at the Gabba in Brisbane as he became the first bowler in the world to complete 190 wickets in Test cricket at an average of less than 20. Bumrah was on top of his game on Day 2 of the Test match as he bagged his 12th five-wicket haul for India in the longest format.
In what was a disappointing day otherwise for the Indian bowling attack with centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith helping Australia dominate the proceedings, Bumrah was the only silver lining for India. He got India off to a great start with the ball on Day 2 by removing Aussie openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in quick succession.
However, a 241-run stand between Head and Smith brought the hosts back into the game before Bumrah came back to haunt Australia again. He went on to dismiss both Smith and Head along with Mitchell Marsh to complete his fifer on Day 2 and reach 190 wickets in Test cricket. The Indian pacer created a unique record with the help of his fifer at the Gabba.
Jasprit Bumrah scripts massive feat
Following his five-wicket haul on Day 2, Bumrah became the first bowler in Test history to complete 190 wickets at an average of less than 20. He completed 190 wickets in 82 innings at an average of 19.82, the best by any bowler in the world (min 190 wickets). Bumrah has the best average among bowlers with a minimum of 190 wickets in the longest format.
For Minimum 190 wickets Bumrah is at the top. Where it finally ends is something for the future generations to ponder, but right now this is just so pretty to look at pic.twitter.com/lCHxroUpT2
— Guru Gulab (@madaddie24) December 15, 2024
Bumrah has been India’s best bowler by a distance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He is currently the leading wicket-taker in the series with 18 wickets in 5 innings at an exceptional average of 11.72, including two five-wicket hauls to his name.
Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up a six-wicket haul during Australia’s first innings in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Bumrah became the first bowler in the world to achieve a remarkable feat. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
