Kanpur Test: Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 international wickets in 2024
Bangladesh have been bowled out for 233 in the first innings of the ongoing second and final Test against hosts India in Kanpur. For India, Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed three wickets. It must be noted that Bumrah recorded a match-winning four-wicket haul in the series opener as well. He has also completed 50 international wickets in 2024.
A fine spell from Bumrah
Bumrah drew the first blood for India on Day 4 as he removed veteran Mushfiqur Rahim for just 11. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who looked comfortable during his 20-run stay, was the pacer's next victim. Bumrah's next over saw him send back Taijul Islam for 5. As a result, Bangladesh posted a low score with centurion Mominul Haque being the only batter to score 35-plus.
Key stats for Bumrah
As mentioned Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/50 in 18 overs. Playing his 38th Test, Bumrah has raced to 167 wickets at 20.44. The Indian pacer owns 10 fifers in this format. Against Bangladesh, he owns eight wickets at 15.50, as per ESPNcricinfo. The speedster has now completed 41 wickets across 10 home Tests at 16.19. The tally includes two fifers.
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With his final scalp, Bumrah became the first bowler to complete 50 international wickets in 2024. He accomplished the feat in just 21 innings at a jaw-dropping average of 13.10. The tally includes 35 Test and 15 T20I wickets.
