Jasprit Bumrah has once again proved why he has been touted as the world’s best bowler, as the star pacer is leading the Indian cricket team from the front in the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The opening Test of the ongoing five-match Test series began with high drama at the Optus Stadium in Perth, as the Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian bowling attack is aiming to skittle Australia for under 100 on Day 2 of the game on Saturday, November 23. Day 1 saw a flurry of wickets, with 17 falling in total at the Optus Stadium.
After India managed 150 in their first innings, Australia crumbled under relentless pressure, stumbling to 67 for seven by stumps in Perth. Bumrah was the star of the day, tearing through Australia’s top order with a fiery four-wicket haul, which was their most disastrous start at home in recent years.
Jasprit Bumrah’s magic stuns Australia, secures 11th five-wicket haul in style
After giving a shock to the Australia cricket team on Day 1, Jasprit Bumrah started Day 2 with another big wicket, dismissing the wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey for just 21 runs off 31 balls at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
Coming round the wicket to the left-hander, India’s stand-in captain delivered a masterpiece right at the start of Day 2. His very first ball claimed the most crucial wicket to secure his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
Bumrah pitched it short of a length. The ball kicked up with a bounce and moved slightly away off the seam, tempting Alex Carey into a loose shot outside off. Alex Carey edged it straight to Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who did not make any mistake while completing the stunning catch behind the stumps.
Bumrah, with his arms raised and a confident smile on his face, jogged back, seemingly stating that this is how it’s done. It is a major blow to Australia, but a special one for the Indian speedster, as it was his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. India’s stand-in captain raised the ball to soak in the well-deserved cheers.
After another remarkable display with the ball, the Indian cricket fans have been showering rich praise on Jasprit Bumrah, with many calling him the GOAT, the Father of Australia, the Kohinoor, and the world’s best bowler.
Here’s how fans react to Bumrah’s masterclass in Perth:
Boom, you dropped your 👑#AavaDe | #AUSvIND | #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/tvwdbV2dKL
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) November 23, 2024
All Time best Bowler ❤️#INDvsAUS #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/KzgV3ywSg8
— Sanjeet Yadav (@sanjeetyadav830) November 22, 2024
11th five-wicket haul in Tests for Jasprit Bumrah 🔥#WTC25 #AUSvIND #BGT2024 #BGT #JaspritBumrah #TeamIndia #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/PAGn0REyAt
— COVER DRIVE (@RINKUSINGH42465) November 23, 2024
Humko sirf bumrah ka sahara💪#INDvsAUS #INDvAUS #AUSvIND #JaspritBumrah #bordergavaskartrophy2024 pic.twitter.com/aamnVORCbA
— kariketar (@kariketar) November 23, 2024
Now that’s a good morning 🥰#TREASURE #INDvsAUS #BGT2024 #JaspritBumrah https://t.co/71NFYXXOd1
— Sidd (@Sidd7123) November 23, 2024
Jassi jaisa koi nahi, I repeat Jassi jaisa koi nahi 🙌🙌
The greatest there was, the greatest there is, the greatest will ever be. 🐐🫡
Jasprit Jasbir Singh Bumrah 👏#JaspritBumrah #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #BGT2024 #BGT2025 pic.twitter.com/TVvrga7Wn7
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) November 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah, the master of yorkers and one of the most consistent fast bowlers in the world! His skill, speed, and composure under pressure make him a true asset to Indian cricket. Every time he bowls, the world watches in awe! #INDvsAUS #BGT2024 #Bumrah #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/FOgdyW9E8M
— Shubham kori (@KoriShubh) November 23, 2024
Daily schedule of Jasprit Bumrah#INDvsAUS #JaspritBumrah #JaspritBumrah𓃵 #GOAT #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/Ti1z7rwQht
— unknown (@_unknown_4949) November 23, 2024
Me seeing bumrah bowling be like #INDvsAUS #BGT2024 #jaspritbumrah pic.twitter.com/vd0fVw2trp
— Rohit Sharma (@RohitSh46207655) November 23, 2024
भारत की आन बान शान।
जसप्रीत बुमराह देश की शान है, जब जब टीम इंडिया मुसीबत में होती है, ये बंदा अपना जलवा दिखाता है, कभी निराश नहीं किया,@Jaspritbumrah93 आपको पर्थ टेस्ट में 5 विकेट लेने पर बधाई🎉
– bumrah, ‘You re a Iegend..!!🫡🇮🇳#INDvsAUS #JaspritBumrah #JaspritBumrah𓃵… pic.twitter.com/t5aGnZEB18— Nikhil chavda (@Nikhilchavdagj1) November 23, 2024
हल्के में ले लिया कप्तान साहब को ऑस्ट्रेलिया वालो ने ,
गर्दा उड़ा दिया कप्तान साहब ने
10 ओवर ,3 मेडेन ,14 रन, 4 विकेट।
🔥🔥#AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #JaspritBumrah #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/lvt21qCNXp— Pritam Bairwa (@bairwapritam1) November 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah’s numbers in Australia. 🥶
– What a bowler…!!!!
Father of Australia 🔥🔥#BGT2024 #BGT #Australia #AUSvsIND #AUSvIND #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #KLRahul #ViratKohli #RohithSharma #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/tbFWYvBcCK
— Monish (@Monish09cric) November 23, 2024
Our Kohinoor #JaspritBumrah https://t.co/xt7MQkFLu8
— Mudit 🇮🇳 (@MuditHastir) November 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah – The modern day Koh-i-Noor of Indiia.#INDvsAUS#JaspritBumrah
— JassPreet (@JassPreet96) November 23, 2024
CAPTAIN. LEADER. LEGEND. This is Jasprit Bumrah 🐐🔥
Five-wicket haul at Perth as Captain. Truly unstoppable!#JaspritBumrah #INDvsAUS #BGT2025 #TeamIndia #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/17YRqu7LsY
— 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗭𝗲𝗻 (@SAMYCRICK) November 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah Completes Five-Wicket Haul Dismissing Alex Carey on Day 2 of IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024
That is a 11th five-wicket haul in Tests for the great man.
Spitting fire 🔥🔥#INDvsAUS #JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/KAoKfa63Gz— DKG (@iamdkg1) November 23, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah equals South African legend Dale Steyn’s rare Test record
Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah achieved a milestone, equalling a rare record held by South African legend Dale Steyn during the ongoing first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Perth. In the 7th over of Australia’s first innings, Bumrah trapped Steve Smith lbw, sending the star batter back for a golden duck.
With this dismissal, Bumrah became only the second bowler after Dale Steyn to dismiss the iconic Australian batter for a golden duck in Test cricket. On a lively Perth pitch, Bumrah is on fire, this was the 11th duck in Smith’s 196 Test innings and only the second time he fell for a golden duck, with Steyn achieving the feat back in 2014.
Notably, Australia’s current score stands at 92/9 after 38 overs at the Optus Stadium.