Jasprit Bumrah, who has been virtually facing Australia alone in the current Border Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah has claimed the highest number of wickets in this series to date, and he now has the chance to break his previous record in the upcoming fourth test match in Melbourne. This achievement is over 80 wickets in a year, a mark Bumrah is nearing.
Cricket fans are eagerly waiting for the Boxing Day Test
The Boxing Day Test match is set to commence on 26 December at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This game will significantly impact the outcome of the Test series. Following the humiliation of being whitewashed at home by New Zealand, Team India has exceeded expectations on this tour, with Bumrah emerging as the standout performer. Thanks to Bumrah’s deadly bowling, Team India stunned Australia by capturing the lead in the opening match of the series. Since that time, Australia has made a strong recovery, yet the series remains tied.
Bumrah leading Indian bowling nearly by himself
The main factor for Team India’s performance up to now is Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken on the role of leading Indian bowling nearly by himself. Bumrah has claimed the highest number of wickets in this series to date, totaling 21, with 5 wickets in an innings on two occasions. Now Team India will require a similar showing from Bumrah in Melbourne too. Bumrah himself aims to replicate his outstanding performance since he has an opportunity to achieve something he hasn’t accomplished yet.
There is no substitute for hard work.
The relentless effort behind the scenes translates into success on the field. The Indian bowlers are ticking every box as we get ready for the Boxing Day Test 🔥🔥#AUSvIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/ikNQjJz77b
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 21, 2024
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Three wickets away
If Bumrah captures a minimum of 3 wickets in the Melbourne Test, it will mark the first occasion he achieves 80 international wickets in a single year.