Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant performance on Day 2 of India’s third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. The pacer claimed impressive figures of 5 for 72, playing a key role in India’s fightback after Travis Head’s marathon 152-run innings. By the close of play, Australia had reached 405 for 7, with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease. It was Bumrah’s exceptional spell with the second new ball that turned the tide, as he triggered a collapse when Australia were well-placed at 316 for 3.
Jasprit Bumrah produced a spectacular performance on Day 2 of India’s third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, claiming figures of 5 for 72 and leading India’s fightback after a marathon knock of 152 runs by Travis Head. Bumrah’s magical spell with the second new ball saw Australia’s score collapse from 316 for 3 to 405 for 7 by the end of the day, with Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc at the crease.
This five-wicket haul marked Bumrah’s 12th in Test cricket, and notably, his eighth in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), making him the first Indian bowler to achieve this feat. He surpassed Kapil Dev, who held the previous Indian record with seven five-wicket hauls.
Despite Bumrah’s heroics, Australia remained in control thanks to partnerships between Travis Head and Steve Smith. Head’s 152 and Smith’s 101 helped Australia build a dominant position, leaving India with slim chances of a victory, especially with rain forecast for the next few days. After nearly a full washout on Day 1, India had a strong start on Sunday, taking three wickets in the first hour, but the match is now likely heading towards a draw.
Despite a brilliant spell from India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who took 5 for 72 after tea with the second new ball, Travis Head and Steve Smith’s outstanding batting ensured that Australia maintained control of the game. Head and Smith’s partnership effectively batted India out of the contest. At the close of play, Alex Carey was unbeaten on 45, while Mitchell Starc was on 7.
