On the fourth day of the fourth Test between India and Australia, Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Kapil Dev to become India's leading wicket-taker against Australia in Australia. In just 11 Tests, Bumrah has taken 61 wickets at an average of 17.44, with three five-wicket hauls. He achieved this milestone by taking 4/56 in the second innings of the ongoing Test at MCG. However, Bumrah's efforts were not enough to stop Australia from posting a massive total of 474 runs in their first innings.
Jasprit Bumrah Surpasses Kapil Dev as India's Leading Wicket-Taker Against Australia in Australia
On the fourth day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Indian cricket history by becoming India's leading wicket-taker against Australia in Australia.
Bumrah, who has been in scintillating form throughout the series, surpassed the legendary Kapil Dev's record of 58 wickets. In just 11 Tests in Australia, Bumrah has now taken 61 wickets at an astonishing average of 17.44.
The 28-year-old achieved this milestone by taking 4/56 in the second innings of the ongoing Test. Bumrah's wickets included those of Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, and Nathan Lyon.
Despite Bumrah's heroics, Australia managed to post a massive total of 474 runs in their first innings, thanks to centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith. However, Bumrah's efforts have given India a glimmer of hope in a match that has been challenging for the visitors.
Background
Jasprit Bumrah made his Test debut against South Africa in 2018 and has quickly established himself as one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He is known for his exceptional pace, accuracy, and ability to swing the ball both ways.
In the current series against Australia, Bumrah has been a standout performer, taking 18 wickets in the first three Tests. He is now the leading wicket-taker in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and is on the verge of helping India retain the trophy for the fourth consecutive time.
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