Jasprit Bumrah continues to showcase his skill and accuracy on Day 5 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. With a classic off-cutter delivery, Bumrah trapped Taijul Islam lbw to put India within touching distance of a series-clinching victory. Bangladesh, currently at 130/9, leads by just 78 runs in their second innings, leaving India poised to wrap up the match.
Bumrah’s Moment of Brilliance
Bumrah bowled a masterful off-cutter to dismiss Taijul Islam for a duck. The delivery drifted in sharply from around the wicket and straightened, leaving Taijul playing down the wrong line. The ball beat the outside edge of the bat and crashed into the back pad. Ball-tracking confirmed that the delivery was going on to hit the leg stump, leading to an easy lbw decision. Taijul walked back to the pavilion without scoring a run, facing 13 balls before being undone by Bumrah’s special delivery.
This was yet another example of Bumrah’s incredible ability to produce wickets at crucial moments. His delivery to Taijul Islam, though not as sensational as the one that dismissed Robinson earlier, was skillful enough to give India a significant advantage.
Bangladesh’s Struggle and India’s Control
Bangladesh has been struggling in their second innings, with Mushfiqur Rahim remaining as the only batter to fight on with 27 runs off 36 balls. Khaled Ahmed joined him at the crease as the last man in, facing just two deliveries without scoring. Meanwhile, Bumrah’s bowling figures stand at an impressive 9 overs, 5 maidens, 12 runs, and 2 wickets, maintaining a tight economy of 1.33.
Ravindra Jadeja has also played his part effectively, giving away just 25 runs in his 7 overs and keeping the pressure on the Bangladeshi tail-enders.
The Road to Victory
With India needing just one more wicket to wrap up the match, Bumrah’s key dismissals have paved the way for a well-deserved victory. The hosts have put up a dominating performance throughout the match, and Bumrah’s consistency and precision with the ball have made it difficult for Bangladesh to get back into the game.
Stay tuned for the final moments as India looks to claim the last wicket and celebrate a successful end to the Kanpur Test series.
