Jasprit Bumrah once more emphasized his place as among the all-time great fast bowlers of contemporary cricket, shattering another record of yesteryears in foreign conditions. In Day 3 of the first Test vs. the English at Headingley, Bumrah claimed an exquisite five-wicket haul, producing a match figure of 5 for 83 from 24.4 overs. Though India mustered just a narrow six-run advantage having dismissed England for 465, Bumrah’s individual brilliance dominated the day.
14th Test Five-For and a Kapil Dev Milestone
Bumrah’s 14th five-for overall in Test and his 12th overseas was also a milestone in terms of Indian bowlers’ record. He became only the second to match the great Kapil Dev for most away wickets by an Indian. But that was not the only milestone he registered in Leeds.
The crowning glory of Bumrah’s show was a record-breaking milestone he overtook Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the leading wicket-taking Asian bowler in South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia (SENA countries). Bumrah now tops the select list with 150 scalps in SENA conditions, moving past Akram’s 146.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Wasim Akram: A Tale of Two Legends
The success is not only statistical it demonstrates Bumrah’s consistent supremacy in among the most challenging conditions available to subcontinental pacers. In 32 SENA Tests, Bumrah has taken 150 wickets at a mind-boggling average of 21.03. His tally features nine five-fors and figures of 6 for 33.
For perspective, Akram had picked up 146 wickets in 32 games at 24.11, with 11 five-fors and a best of 7 for 119. Bumrah’s figures now represent the gold standard for Asian pacers abroad.
Jasprit Bumrah Turning the Tide for India
In the match, Bumrah’s spells proved to be decisive. He got rid of England opener Zak Crawley early and then came back to shatter a dangerous partnership by sending Ben Duckett back with a peach of a ball. His constant control and pace variation provided India with much-needed support on a flat surface.
SENA Breakdown: Dominance Across Continents
Bumrah’s SENA figures are awe-inspiring: 64 wickets in 12 Tests in Australia at 17.15; 39 wickets in 10 Tests in England at 26.02. These figures tell volumes about his versatility and talent in opposing conditions.
Earlier during the game, India had registered a colossal 471 in their first innings, led by tons by Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), Shubman Gill (147), and Rishabh Pant (134). England’s Ben Stokes (4/66) and Josh Tongue (4/86) produced a fightback later, but India had already established the tone.