Jasprit Bumrah won the match in the first Test in Perth, India vs. Australia. He led India’s bowling attack with precise, dominant bowling. Former Indian cricketer and analyst Sanjay Manjrekar praised Bumrah. He said India wouldn’t have beaten Australia without his help.
Bumrah took 8 wickets and dismantled the Australian batting lineup. He earned the Player of the Match award. His efforts led India to a 295-run win in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener.
Bumrah’s Impactful Spell Secures Victory
Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spells left the Australian batsmen struggling throughout the match. The right-arm pacer took 5 wickets in the first innings. He restricted Australia to just 104 runs in response to India’s 150. His ability to swing the new ball and hit hard lengths led to early breakthroughs in both innings.
Bumrah took three key wickets in the second innings. This stopped Australia from gaining momentum in their chase of a tough target. Sanjay Manjrekar, on Star Sports, analyzed the game. He highlighted Bumrah’s role as the key to India’s success.
“India would not have been able to beat Australia if Jasprit Bumrah had not been on the team due to injury concerns or other issues. He is the main reason, as he took key wickets.” Manjrekar said.
Top-Order Destruction: Bumrah’s Key Wickets
Bumrah’s effectiveness with the new ball set the tone for India’s dominant performance. He took three wickets with the new ball in both innings. He dismissed Australia’s top-order batters early, and they could not recover.
This effort left Australia on the back foot. Their first innings collapse to 104 runs made it worse.
“Bumrah took five wickets in the first innings, and Australia were on the back foot from there on. He is a special player and can win matches single-handedly for the country. Bumrah is the biggest match-winner at the moment,” he said on Star Sports.
Supporting Cast: India’s Batting Contributions
While Bumrah was undoubtedly the star, India’s batsmen also played crucial roles in setting up the win. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored vital runs. This boosted India’s lead in the second innings.
However, Manjrekar noted that their efforts would be in vain without Bumrah’s brilliance.
“I know Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored runs, but it wouldn’t have been useful if Australia were not bowled out for 104 runs in reply to India’s 150 in the first innings.” – he said
Bumrah: India’s Biggest Match-Winner
Sanjay Manjrekar did not hold back. He called Bumrah India’s top modern match-winner.
“Bumrah is the biggest match-winner at the moment,” he declared. He highlighted the pacer’s unique ability to change a game’s outcome on his own.
Bumrah’s skills, temperament, and poise make him a star in cricket. With this win, India leads 1-0 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah’s performance set the stage for the rest of the series.
