3 Best Bowling Performances In Tests By Indian Bowlers In 2024

3 Best Bowling Performances In Tests By Indian Bowlers In 2024 [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.com]

The Indian cricket team had a successful run in the year 2024 season. They won the T20I World Cup to end years long ICC trophy jinx. Moreover, in Test cricket, they beat England to extend their home dominance.

However, in the second half, India lost to New Zealand and had a mixed run in the initial phase of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as well. Nonetheless, Indian cricket fans witnessed some extraordinary individual performances in Test cricket throughout 2024. 

Among them, three standout bowling spells defined India's dominance and reminded the world of the unmatched talent in their ranks. Let's revisit those magical spells one by one.

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3. Jasprit Bumrah - 6/45 vs England, Visakhapatnam

3. Jasprit Bumrah - 6/45 vs England, Visakhapatnam [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational spell in Visakhapatnam against England, which was yet another example of his class and consistency. After India scored 396 runs in the first inning, Bumrah bowled with precision, picking up 6 wickets for just 45 runs in the second inning. 

He moved the ball both ways and hit the right lengths, which proved too much for England's batters, who struggled to cope with his relentless accuracy. The wickets of Joe Root and Ben Stokes were pivotal moments that swung the game in India's favour. Bumrah's match-winning spell reinstated his reputation as one of the finest Test bowlers of the modern era.

2. Mohammed Siraj - 6/15 vs South Africa, Cape Town

2. Mohammed Siraj - 6/15 vs South Africa, Cape Town [Source: @HitmanCricket/X.com]

Mohammed Siraj's fiery opening spell in Cape Town will be etched in memory as one of the most lethal displays of fast bowling in recent years. In just nine overs, Siraj dismantled South Africa's top order, conceding a mere 15 runs while claiming 6 wickets. What made this spell extraordinary was the sheer hostility with which Siraj bowled. 

Swinging the ball both ways at pace, he trapped batters in front and induced edges that were gleefully easy by the slip cordon. His dismissal of Aiden Markram with a ball that swung in late was a sight to behold. This spell set the tone for India's victory in the game and reaffirmed Siraj as a key part of India's pace attack.

1. Washington Sundar's 7/59 vs New Zealand, Pune

1. Washington Sundar's 7/59 vs New Zealand, Pune [Source: @RJ71347659/X.com]

Washington Sundar scripted a career-defining spell on a crucial Test match day at Pune, as New Zealand looked to set a challenging total in the first inning. Sundar spun a web around the Kiwi batting lineup and claimed 7 wickets for just 59 runs. The opposition was left clueless due to his accuracy and ability to extract sharp turns on a responsive surface. 

Sundar sent back key batters like Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell bamboozled by his flight and dip. While India lost the game by 113 runs, Sundar's reputation as a reliable all-rounder capable of turning games with both bat and ball gained traction. With four additional wickets in the second inning, he finished the game with a combined 11 wickets.

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