Bumrah Claims Outstanding Fifer Against England (Source: AP Photos)
It was another challenging day on the field, but Jasprit Bumrah stepped up once again. After unleashing batting brilliance while batting first, Team India was under pressure while bowling in the first innings.
Bumrah once again proved to be Team India’s ultimate saviour, delivering a fiery five-wicket haul just when it mattered most. His deadly spell helped him to unlock several new milestones.
Bumrah’s Exceptional Spell Troubles Opponent
After piling up a commanding 471 runs, India’s bowlers faced a tough challenge under pressure. Despite that tough run, Jasprit Bumrah unleashed his pace magic once again. After sending both English openers, Bumrah secured the crucial wicket of Joe Root at the right time.
As the game resumed on the third day, the ace pacer needed to wait for his fourth scalp as he dismissed Chris Woakes in 38 runs. After dismissing Josh Tongue in 11 runs, Bumrah secured another 5-wicket haul.
With that sensational performance, he shattered multiple milestones. Here is a detailed look at his newly achieved milestones with the fifer.
Bumrah’s brilliance in the longest format is a treat to watch, and the recent spell added another glorious feather to his cap. With his recent five-wicket haul, he matched Mohammad Shami’s record of 42 wickets for India in England, ranking third on the list. Veteran bowler Kapil Dev is standing just before him with 43 wickets.
Player Name
Wickets
Ishant Sharma
51
Kapil Dev
43
Jasprit Bumrah
42
Mohammad Shami
42
Anil Kumble
36
2. Most Five-Wicket Hauls For India In Away Tests
With that incredible fifer, he surpassed Anil Kumble in the list of most five-wicket hauls for India in Away Tests. While Kumble had 10 to his name, Bumrah now boasts 12, drawing level with the great Kapil Dev.
Player Name
Five-Wicket Hauls
Jasprit Bumrah
12*
Kapil Dev
12
Anil Kumble
10
3. Most Five Wicket Hauls For An Indian Pacer In Tests
Since after debut, Jasprit Bumrah has been an asset for the Indian side. With his latest five-wicket haul, he climbed to become the second-highest Indian pacer in Test fifers, surpassing Ishant Sharma and Zaheer Khan, who each have 11, while Bumrah now boasts an impressive 14.
Player Name
Five Wicket Hauls
Kapil Dev
23
Jasprit Bumrah
14*
Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma
11
4. Most Test Wickets For Jasprit Bumrah Against A Team
Along with joining multiple elite lists, Jasprit Bumrah broke his own record. With his latest five-wicket haul, he took his tally to 65 wickets against England, breaking his own record for the most wickets against a single team. His 64 wickets against Australia stand second in the list.
Opponent Team
Wickets
England
65
Australia
64
South Africa
38
5. Most Wickets For A Visiting Player In SENA Countries In Tests
Succeeding in away conditions is tough, but Jasprit Bumrah made it look easy with his brilliance. With the five-wicket haul, he became the third-highest visiting bowler to secure the most wickets in SENA countries. Securing 150 wickets in just 60 innings, he surpassed West Indies’ Malcolm Marshall, who secured 148 wickets in 59 innings.