Jasprit Bumrah Writes His Name In The Record Books; Achieves A Rare Double With His Fifer At Gabba Test 

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah was the only one looking promising for India in the ongoing third test at the Gabba in Brisbane. After a rainy Day 1, day two saw a bright and sunny morning and Australia took full advantage of it. The home team dominated the second day but Jasprit Bumrah came up alone. The speedster carried his golden form and delivered a spectacular spell at the Gabba.

Australia He finished Day 1 with a score of 405/7; Mitchell Starc (7*) and Alex Carey (45*) remain unbeaten. But before that, a record 241-run partnership between Travis Head and Steve Smith put India on the back foot. Head hit consecutive centuries and Smith brought up his 33rd test ton. From IndiaBumrah was the only one to help India continue the match and get a five-for.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Jasprit Bumrah scores a rare double with his quintet at the Gabba

India started Day 1 brilliantly with Bumrah removing both openers in the first hour of the morning session. Marcus Labuschagne (12) bowled cheaply to Nitish Reddy and Australia were 75/3, but then Head and Smith hit hundreds per over to put Australia in the driver’s seat. Both were looking to take Australia to the 400-run mark. However, Bumrah once again came to India’s rescue.

He dismissed both the captains and completed his second five-place finish in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. Jasprit Bumrah finished the day with 5/72 and created several big records in the history of Indian cricket. This was Bumrah’s 12th Test in just 43 tests. Overall, this was Bumrah’s 11th quintet in away matches across all three formats.

With this, he surpassed legendary Indian skipper Kapil Dev’s tally of 11 five-wicket hauls from overseas. Bumrah now has almost five wicket hauls India in international matches. Apart from this, he has surpassed Kapil Dev with another unique record of most Test appearances in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia).

Bumrah currently has 8 test scores in SENA countries, surpassing Kapil’s seven. Jasprit Bumrah is undoubtedly one of the best bowlers ever. India We produced it and the statistics tell the same story. He failed to get the support of the other bowlers and India will rely on him to complete Australia’s tail early on Day 3.

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