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India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah created history against Australia on Monday and completed 50 wickets on Kangaroo soil. Along with this, he has also left behind the great spinner Anil Kumble who had taken 49 wickets against Australia. After completing 50 wickets, Bumrah is now the second Indian bowler to take 50 wickets against Australia. In this matter he equaled the great all-rounder Kapil Dev.
Bumrah’s average in Australia
Bumrah has played 10 Tests in Australia so far in which he has taken 50 wickets at an average of 17.82. In these matches, he achieved the feat of taking five wickets in an innings thrice. At the same time, Kapil has taken 51 wickets in 11 test matches in Australia at an average of 24.58. In such a situation, with Bumrah taking two more wickets, he will surpass Kapil Dev and become the Indian bowler who has taken the most wickets in a Test match in Australia.
Most 5 wickets among SENA countries
Bumrah has now become the Indian bowler with the highest number of 5 wicket takers among SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). Bumrah has broken Kapil’s record here also. Kapil took 5 wickets 7 times in SENA countries. Apart from these two Indian bowlers, former Pakistani fast bowler Imran Khan also took 5 wickets 8 times in SENA countries. This year, Bumrah is currently on top with 73 wickets in 20 matches at a strike rate of 26.6 and four five-wicket hauls.
WTC final at stake
Team India has a lot at stake in the ongoing Test series between India and Australia. The outcome of this match may affect Australia’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship (WTC) final with India. India will have to win all three matches against the Kangaroos to reach the final, while Australia will reach the final by winning two matches.