Jasprit Bumrah gets a fifer [AP Photo]
India's leading wicket taker, Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess on the second day of the second Test against South Africa, securing a fifer with a remarkable performance. Bumrah's fifth wicket of the innings came as he dismissed Keshav Maharaj, who managed to score only 3 runs.
This achievement holds special significance for Bumrah, as he made his Test debut at the same ground, completing a full circle by returning to claim a five-wicket haul. The delivery that led to Maharaj's departure was a fuller one outside off, enticing the batsman to drive.
Watch - Jasprit Bumrah gets a fifer against South Africa
However, Maharaj could only manage a thick outside edge, sending the ball flying to gully, where Shreyas Iyer took a straightforward catch.
As Bumrah raised the ball in acknowledgment of his feat, the applause from teammates and support staff echoed through the stadium. This marks Bumrah's ninth five-wicket haul in Test cricket and becomes the leading wicket taker in this Test series.
With Bumrah's exceptional performance, South Africa find itself in a commanding position on the second day of the second Test, leading India by 51 runs.