In a stunning display of fast bowling, Jasprit Bumrah turned the tide for India during the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His sensational 34th over not only saw him claim his milestone 200th Test wicket but also left Australia reeling with two quick dismissals, shifting the momentum firmly in India’s favor.
The Over That Changed Everything
33.1: Bumrah to Labuschagne – A length ball shaping in from outside off, defended with an open bat face to point for a single.
33.2: Bumrah to Head – OUT! Caught by Nitish Reddy. A moment of history as Bumrah claims his 200th Test wicket. The delivery held its line, forcing Travis Head into a mistimed shot that lobbed to mid-wicket. The crowd erupted in applause as Bumrah became the fastest Indian pacer to achieve this feat.
33.3: Bumrah to Marsh – No run. A back-of-a-length ball on off, kept out watchfully by Mitchell Marsh.
33.4: Bumrah to Marsh – No run. A fuller delivery swinging in from outside off, Marsh made a cautious leave.
33.5: Bumrah to Marsh – No run. A short-of-length delivery outside off, shapes away, and Marsh leaves it alone.
33.6: Bumrah to Marsh – OUT! Caught by Pant. Bumrah strikes again, this time removing Marsh for a duck. The ball, on a back-of-a-length, straightened sharply, catching Marsh on the crease as he nicked it to Pant behind the stumps.
Bumrah’s exceptional precision and ability to exploit the conditions were on full display. Within one over, he not only achieved personal glory with his 200th Test wicket but also dismantled Australia’s middle order.
Fastest to 200 Test Wickets (Bowling Average)
| Player | Wickets | Bowling Average |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 200 | 19.5 |
| Malcolm Marshall | 376 | 20.9 |
| Curtly Ambrose | 405 | 21.0 |
| Joel Garner | 259 | 21.0 |
Bumrah’s Impactful Spell
This over brought India back into the match, reducing Australia to 85/5. Bumrah’s brilliance underlined his status as one of the best fast bowlers in modern cricket, with the ability to rise to the occasion during critical moments.
His performance is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence and ability to dominate against world-class opponents, ensuring his place among the legends of the game.
