The 31-year-old Jasprit Bumrah has surpassed legendary Cricketer Kapil Dev’s record to become India’s leading wicket-taker for India in Australia.
Rain continued to cause delays in Brisbane, cutting the first session of day 05 of the third test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. India was all out for 260 runs after Akash Deep’s dismissal by Travis Head.
During Australia’s 2nd innings, the pacer has 52 wickets in Australian soil, going past Kapil Dev’s tally of 51 wickets in 11 tests. Bumrah secured 06 wickets in the first innings before removing Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne in the second innings to take the lead.
Meanwhile, Bumrah and Kapil Dev are the only Indian bowlers to secure 50 or more wickets in Australia. Meanwhile, West Indies Curtly Ambrose is the leading wicket-taker with 78 wickets in 14 games at an average of 19.
Check out the list of Indian bowlers has been updated who took most test wickets in Australia.
- Jasprit Bumrah – 52* wickets
- Kapil Dev – 51 wickets
- Anil Kumble – 49 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 40 wickets
- Bishan Singh Bedi – 35 wickets
It has reflected Bumrah’s consistency and dominance in Australia. His heroics hints India’s strong bowling line-up in overseas conditions. His ability to bounce and swing has made him a critical asset in India’s successes abroad.
Australia was reduced to 33/5 in just 11 overs as Indian bowlers fought back hard. Bumrah’s opening spell has took two important wickets and helped India get back into the game after Australia had taken a commanding lead of 221 runs in the first innings.
Australia scored 89 runs for 7 wickets before declaring their innings and setting up a target of 275 for India.
However, the weather forecast remains 55% chance of rain in the afternoon. The situation is expected to worsen as the day goes on, with an 80% chance of rain at The Gabba.
