Jasprit Bumrah’s Historic SENA Five-Wicket Haul Ties Kapil Dev’s Record
Jasprit Bumrah made history in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. He took five wickets against Australia. This was Bumrah’s seventh five-wicket haul in SENA countries. It equaled the legendary Kapil Dev’s record for the most such hauls by an Indian bowler.
Bumrah’s 5/30 tied him with Kapil Dev. It also proved he is one of India’s best all-condition pacers. His effort helped restrict Australia to 104 runs in the first innings. India had a modest total of 150.
Bumrah’s Perth Performance: Key Match Statistics
- Overs Bowled: 18
- Wickets Taken: 5
- Runs Conceded: 30
- Economy Rate: 1.67
Crucial Wickets
Bumrah dismissed key Australian batters, including:
- Nathan McSweeney
- Usman Khawaja
- Steve Smith
- Alex Carey
- Pat Cummins
This performance boosted Bumrah’s reputation as a bowler. He thrives in tough, overseas conditions.
🚨 HISTORY CREATED BY BUMRAH. 🚨
– Jasprit Bumrah has joint most five wicket hauls in SENA as an Indian bowler. 🤯🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/exu4SuTiU9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 23, 2024
Bumrah’s Dominance in SENA Countries
Bumrah has taken 118 wickets in 27 Tests in SENA countries. He has been key to India’s success in these tough venues. His career bowling average of 22.55 in these conditions, and seven five-wicket hauls, show his consistency. They prove he can deliver match-winning spells.
Bumrah is only the fifth Indian captain to take a five-wicket haul in Test cricket. He joins legends like Kapil Dev, Bishan Singh Bedi, Vinoo Mankad, and Anil Kumble.
Indians with Most Five-Wicket Hauls in SENA Countries
| Bowler | Five-Wicket Hauls |
| Kapil Dev | 7 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 7 |
| BS Chandrashekhar | 6 |
| Zaheer Khan | 6 |
| Bishan Singh Bedi | 5 |
| Anil Kumble | 5 |
A Captain’s Masterclass: Bumrah Joins an Elite Club
Bumrah’s five-wicket haul in Perth puts him in elite company. He is one of only five Indian Test captains to do it. The last Indian captain to take a five-wicket haul in a Test was Anil Kumble, who took 5/84 at the MCG in 2007.
Indian Captains with Five-Wicket Hauls in Tests
| Captain | Five-Wicket Hauls |
| Bishan Singh Bedi | 8 |
| Kapil Dev | 4 |
| Anil Kumble | 2 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 1 |
| Vinoo Mankad | 1 |
India’s Bowling Brilliance Turns the Match Around
First Innings Highlights
India’s first innings saw them struggle with the bat, managing just 150 runs. KL Rahul (26), Rishabh Pant (37), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (41) were the only bright spots in a poor batting display. Josh Hazlewood was Australia’s best bowler, with 4/29. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Alex Carey took two wickets each.
Australia’s First Innings Collapse
Despite a small target, Bumrah led India’s bowlers. By the end of Day 1, Australia was 67/7. On Day 2, Alex Carey (21) and Mitchell Starc (26) helped Australia cross 100. But, they fell short with just 104 runs. This gave the hosts a 46-run lead.
Bowling Figures for India
| Bowler | Wickets | Economy Rate |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 5 | 1.67 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 2.67 |
| Mohammed Siraj | 2 | 1.25 |
Bumrah’s Journey as a Marvellous All-Condition Bowler
Bumrah’s ability to perform in many conditions makes him a top, versatile bowler. His five-wicket hauls in venues like Johannesburg, Melbourne, Nottingham, Cape Town, Kingston, North Sound, Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam, and now Perth reflect his unmatched adaptability and skill.
Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Journey Continues
Jasprit Bumrah’s stunning performance in Perth ties a record. So do his seven five-wicket hauls in SENA countries. They further solidify his legacy as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers. No one matches Bumrah’s consistency, leadership, and ability to win matches. He is equaling the milestones of legends like Kapil Dev. Soon, he will surpass them.
Bumrah’s success in Australia proves India’s rise for cricket fans. It shows they can thrive in tough, overseas conditions. This trend began in the 2000s and is growing under Bumrah’s leadership.
