Jasprit Bumrah Dismisses Travis Head for Duck with Stunning Delivery
In the Boxing Day Test, Jasprit Bumrah, India’s top pacer, stunned fans by dismissing Travis Head for a duck. Bumrah took his second wicket in the 67th over of Australia’s first innings at the MCG.
A RIPPER FROM JASPRIT BUMRAH 🔥
– Book gets Travis Head for a Duck in Boxing Day Test. pic.twitter.com/2f053YQahK
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 26, 2024
Bumrah’s Magic Ball Castles Travis Head
Travis Head, who came in at five after Marnus Labuschagne’s out, fell to a stunning delivery from Bumrah. The Indian pacer, bowling from around the wicket, bowled a good-length ball. It pitched just outside the off-stump and jagged back sharply into the batter.
Caught in a moment of misjudgment, Head opted to shoulder arms, leaving the ball alone. The decision proved costly. The delivery crashed into the off-stump. It sent Head back to the pavilion for a duck. This gave India a crucial breakthrough.
A Critical Wicket for India
Indian captain Rohit Sharma’s tactic to bring back Bumrah paid off. He dismissed Travis Head, one of Australia’s most dangerous middle-order batters. With this wicket, India began to fight back after Australia’s strong start.
Key Details:
- Jasprit Bumrah’s Figures: 2/48 in 15 overs
- Travis Head’s Score: 0 (dismissed by Bumrah, 67th over)
- Current Match Situation: Australia at 240/4
Can Bumrah Turn the Tide for India?
On Day 1, Jasprit Bumrah was India’s best bowler. He created chances with his skillful angles and sharp movement off the pitch. With support from Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj, India will try to limit Australia’s first-innings score. They aim to build pressure.
