Jasprit Bumrah Shines in IND vs AUS Fourth Test at MCG
In a thrilling climax to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a phenomenal performance, cementing his status as one of India’s all-time greats. On Monday, December 30, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Bumrah clean-bowled Nathan Lyon to claim his 13th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. This spell not only ended Australia’s innings at 234 but also placed Bumrah among the legends of cricket.
India, chasing a target of 340 runs, now has a historic chance to seal the series with Bumrah leading from the front with 30 wickets across eight innings in the series.
Bumrah’s Records in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Bumrah’s exceptional feat of 30 wickets makes him the first Indian fast bowler to achieve such a record in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The last time an Indian pacer dominated a Test series to this extent was Kapil Dev, who took 32 wickets against Pakistan in 1979.
Most Wickets in Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25:
- Jasprit Bumrah (India): 30 wickets in 8 innings
- Pat Cummins (Australia): 19 wickets in 8 innings
- Mohammed Siraj (India): 16 wickets in 8 innings
- Mitchell Starc (Australia): 15 wickets in 8 innings
- Scott Boland (Australia): 8 wickets in 4 innings
A Glimpse into Bumrah’s Test Career Milestones
Bumrah’s five-wicket haul at the MCG marked his 13th in Test cricket, earning him a place in the elite list of bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls overseas:
Most 5-Wicket Hauls Overseas by Asian Bowlers (Average):
- Muthiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka): 15 (25.93)
- Wasim Akram (Pakistan): 14 (24.80)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India): 11 (21.09)*
- Imran Khan (Pakistan): 11 (26.11)
- Kapil Dev (India): 9 (30.78)
With an impressive average of 21.09, Bumrah outshines legends like Wasim Akram and Imran Khan, underlining his prowess as a match-winning bowler.
Breaking Records in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Bumrah’s 30 wickets in this series have set a new benchmark for Indian fast bowlers. He is now second only to Harbhajan Singh, who holds the record for the most wickets (32) in a Border-Gavaskar series (2000-01).
Top Indian Bowlers in Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series:
- Harbhajan Singh: 32 wickets (2000/01)
- Jasprit Bumrah: 30 wickets (2024/25)
- R. Ashwin: 29 wickets (2012/13)
- Ben Hilfenhaus: 27 wickets (2011/12)
- Anil Kumble: 27 wickets (2004/05)
With this achievement, Bumrah has not only dominated the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but has also etched his name in cricketing history. His consistency, ability to deliver under pressure, and knack for breaking partnerships have made him a force to reckon with.
Speaking about his feat, Bumrah said, “Representing India and contributing to the team’s success in such a historic series is always special. Records are a reflection of hard work, but my focus remains on helping the team achieve its goals.”
