Jasprit Bumrah Achieves 16th Test Five-Wicket Haul: Essential Stats Revealed
Jasprit Bumrah showcased an outstanding performance during the first Test match against South Africa at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. He claimed five wickets for only 27 runs, helping dismiss South Africa for a mere 159 runs in their first innings after they won the toss and opted to bat.
Key Performance Highlights
Bumrah’s impressive five-wicket haul was pivotal in setting a dominant tone for India in this match. Following a stable start for South Africa at 57 without loss, they faltered significantly, losing wickets regularly. The Indian bowlers maintained consistent pressure, with Bumrah leading the effort.
Bowler Statistics
- Bumrah’s Figures: 5 wickets for 27 runs from 14 overs (5 maidens)
- First fifer on Day 1 for a fast bowler since Ishant Sharma in 2019.
In addition to Bumrah’s excellent performance, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj each took two wickets, while Axar Patel contributed one on his return to Test cricket.
Milestones Achieved
This fifer marked Bumrah’s 16th in Test cricket, allowing him to equal the record held by Bhagwat Chandrasekhar. He is currently ranked among India’s top bowlers, trailing only behind legends such as Ravichandran Ashwin, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev in the total number of Test fifers.
Career Totals and Averages
- Debut Year: 2018
- Total Tests Played: 51
- Total Wickets: 231
- Bowling Average: 19.52 (best among bowlers with 200+ Test wickets)
Against South Africa, Bumrah has excelled with 43 wickets across nine Tests at an average of 18.97. At home, in 15 Tests, he has taken 59 wickets at an outstanding average of 16.55, solidifying his status as one of the most effective bowlers in Indian Test cricket history.
With this performance, Bumrah continues to establish himself as one of the premier fast bowlers in the game, reinforcing his importance to the Indian cricket team.
