Jasprit Bumrah Record: Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has created history at the Gaba. Bumrah achieved a great feat by taking two wickets in the second innings of the Australian team on the fifth day of the third Test. Bumrah became the most successful Test bowler for India in Australia.
IND vs AUS: Bumrah Breaks Kapil Dev’s Record
He broke the record of former great Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev during this time. Bumrah first dismissed Aussie opener Usman Khawaja (8 runs) in the second innings and then in the next over he walked Marnus Labuchen.
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 52 wickets in 10 Test matches in Australia so far. In the second innings of the Australian team on the fifth day of the Gabba Test, he achieved a big milestone by taking two wickets. Bumrah broke the record of Kapil Dev, who took 51 wickets in 11 Test matches.
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Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Year
The record for taking the most wickets in Test matches between India and Australia (India vs Australia) in Australia is held by Nathan Lyon, who has taken 63 wickets in 18 Test matches, while Bumrah has taken the most Test wickets in Australia from the Indian side.
Bumrah, ranked number 1 in the ICC Test bowler rankings, took 6 wickets for 76 runs in the first innings of the Brisbane Test. After taking his sixth wicket in this match, Bumrah broke the record of Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma to become the highest wicket-taker in SENA countries
Most Test Wickets by Indians in Australia
| Player | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 53 | 10 |
| Kapil Dev | 51 | 11 |
| Anil Kumble | 49 | 12 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 40 | 8 |
| Bishan Singh Bedi | 35 | 9 |
Bumrah’s Career Milestones in SENA Countries
| Player | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Anil Kumble | 141 | 31 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 133 | 25 |
| Ishant Sharma | 130 | 29 |
| Mohammad Shami | 123 | 26 |
| Zaheer Khan | 119 | 25 |
| Kapil Dev | 117 | 21 |
