Most Wickets in Australia: Jasprit Bumrah Surpasses Kapil Dev’s Historic Record
Jasprit Bumrah is India’s top fast bowler on the ongoing Australian tour. He made history by taking the most Test wickets by an Indian bowler in Australia. In only 10 matches, Bumrah has surpassed Kapil Dev’s record of 51 Test wickets. He did it with great consistency and dominance.
Bumrah’s Incredible Form on the Australian Tour
Bumrah has been India’s top bowler, with 20 wickets in three matches this series. He has two five-wicket hauls and a bowling average of 17.52 on Australian soil. Bumrah’s skill and composure have kept India in the fight. Other Indian bowlers have struggled in the intense Australian conditions.
In the first innings of the Perth Test, Bumrah led from the front. He dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, taking six wickets. His performance laid the foundation for India’s win. It silenced critics and earned praise.
Bumrah Surpasses Kapil Dev’s Record
The spotlight moment came in the second innings of the Perth Test. Bumrah dismissed Marnus Labuschagne to claim his 52nd wicket in Australia. This dismissal pushed him past Kapil Dev, who had held the record for decades with 51 wickets.
Bumrah’s achievement is even more remarkable. He reached this milestone in just 10 Tests, compared to Kapil Dev’s 11 matches in Australia. With this feat, Bumrah now holds the top spot for Indian bowlers in Australia, followed by:
- Jasprit Bumrah – 52* wickets
- Kapil Dev – 51 wickets
- Anil Kumble – 49 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 40 wickets
- Bishan Singh Bedi – 35 wickets
Opportunities to Extend the Record
Bumrah still has more opportunities to extend his record-breaking wicket tally. With the second innings of the current match yet to be completed and two more Tests scheduled at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Bumrah is well-positioned to set an even higher benchmark for future generations of Indian bowlers.
Key Stats: Bumrah in Australia
- Matches Played: 10
- Total Wickets: 52
- Bowling Average: 17.52
- Five-Wicket Hauls: 2
Jasprit Bumrah’s rise to the top in Australia proves his skill, adaptability, and grit. Surpassing a legend like Kapil Dev is no small feat. With a few matches left, Bumrah can cement his legacy as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers.