Jasprit Bumrah Completes Second Five-Wicket Haul in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Jasprit Bumrah was India’s best player in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He took his second five-wicket haul of the series in the third Test at the Gabba. Bumrah dismantled Australia’s batting lineup in their first innings. He dismissed Travis Head for 152 and Mitchell Marsh for 5 in the same over with the second new ball.
Bumrah took the wickets of Khawaja (21), McSweeney (9), Smith (101), Marsh, and Head. With 17 wickets in three matches, Bumrah is a bright spot for India in a tough series.
Early Strikes Set the Tone for Bumrah
Bumrah started Day 2 by removing openers Khawaja and McSweeney in the first session. This gave India a strong start. Khawaja edged a delivery that straightened to the keeper. McSweeney fell to a sharp edge caught in the slips.
Despite Bumrah’s early breakthroughs, Australia recovered. Smith and Head had a massive partnership.
Head and Smith Dominate, but Bumrah Strikes Back
Travis Head was the star of Australia’s innings, with 152 runs. Steve Smith added a calm 101. Their twin centuries put Australia in a strong position. India’s bowlers struggled to break through on a flat Gabba wicket.
When the new ball became available, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma turned to Bumrah. The move paid off immediately. With the red cherry in hand, Bumrah removed Marsh and Head. This halted Australia’s scoring momentum.
Bumrah’s Impact in the Series So Far
Bumrah’s strong performances have been the key to India’s bowling attack. He began the series with a stunning 6-wicket haul in the Perth Test. Australia were bowled out for 104, replying to India’s 150. Bumrah took 8 wickets as India won by 295 runs.
In the pink-ball Test in Adelaide, Bumrah took four wickets. But, India lost by 10 wickets.
Bumrah Leads the Way for India
With the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at stake, Jasprit Bumrah took his second five-wicket haul. It shows he is India’s best bowler in the series. Bumrah has 17 wickets so far. He fights a lone battle, giving India a chance against Australia’s strong batting.