Jasprit Bumrah Achieves Milestone with 6-Fer in Brisbane Test
In the Brisbane Test, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah shone. He took six wickets in the first innings and reached a major Test milestone. Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 50 Test wickets in a foreign country. He surpassed legends Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma.
Bumrah’s Six-Wicket Haul Shines Amid Australian Onslaught
In the first innings of the Brisbane Test, Australia scored 445. A strong middle-order performance led to this daunting total. At 75/3, Steven Smith (101) and Travis Head (152) put on a 241-run fourth-wicket stand. It set the platform for the hosts.
Later, Alex Carey added a crucial 70 runs, taking Australia to a competitive total. Despite the onslaught, Jasprit Bumrah’s disciplined and incisive bowling stood out.
Bumrah dismissed:
Usman Khawaja (21) and Nathan McSweeney (9) early in the innings.
Both centurions, Steven Smith (101) and Travis Head (152), breaking the dangerous partnership.
Mitchell Marsh (5) and completed his six-fer by dismissing Mitchell Starc (18) on Day 3.
Fastest Indian to Take 50 Test Wickets in a Foreign Country
With his six-fer, Jasprit Bumrah took 50 Test wickets in Australia. He joined an elite club of Indian pacers. He became only the third Indian bowler to complete 50 Test wickets in an overseas country, after:
- Kapil Dev: 51 Test wickets in 11 matches in Australia.
- Ishant Sharma: 51 Test wickets in 15 matches in England.
However, Bumrah surpassed both Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma. He achieved the feat in record time.
- Bumrah: 19 Test innings.
- Kapil Dev: 21 Test innings.
- Ishant Sharma: 23 Test innings.
This makes Jasprit Bumrah the fastest Indian to take 50 Test wickets in a foreign country. It further cements his status as one of India’s greatest pace bowlers.
Bumrah’s Legacy in Australia
Bumrah’s dominance in Australia grows. He now has two six-fers and three five-wicket hauls there. His ability to trouble top-order batters has made him India’s key bowler abroad. He often dismisses key players at crucial moments.
As India battles to survive in the Brisbane Test, Bumrah’s historic feat is a bright spot amid the team’s struggles.
Key Stats from Bumrah’s Performance
- Match Bowling Figures: [ 28 – 9 ] & [ 76 – 6 ].
- Milestone: Fastest Indian to take 50 Test wickets in a foreign country (19 innings).
- Comparison: Kapil Dev (21 innings), Ishant Sharma (23 innings).
- Third Indian with 50+ Test wickets in an overseas country: After Kapil Dev and Ishant Sharma.
Jasprit Bumrah took six wickets in Brisbane. This showed his skill as a bowler. It also made him the fastest Indian to 50 Test wickets in a foreign country. Bumrah, India’s pace attack leader, is making history. His performances in tough conditions are always consistent.