Jasprit Bumrah showcased his class and grit during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), levelling the field against Australian debutant Sam Konstas. After conceding 34 runs in just 33 balls to the 19-year-old in the first innings, Bumrah struck back in the second innings in emphatic style.
On the third ball of the seventh over, Bumrah shattered Konstas’ stumps with a fiery delivery, dismissing the opener for a modest 8 runs off 18 balls. The young Australian, who impressed with a quickfire 60 in the first innings, struggled to replicate his earlier form against Bumrah’s precision.
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What made the moment more entertaining was Bumrah’s celebration, which quickly went viral online. Mimicking Konstas’ own crowd-pumping antics after dismissing Virat Kohli in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah added a touch of humour and intensity, drawing applause from fans and teammates alike.
Top delivery, top celebration! 🤌
Thank you Jassi Bhai for this absolute cinema! 😁#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 4th Test, Day 4 | LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/z4JbYOWy0j
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 29, 2024
HE IS JASPRIT BUMRAH.
He’ll come back and hunt you! He always do.Sam konstas on his way back..#INDvsAUS #BGT2024 pic.twitter.com/0NmUvXZ6BK
— 𝔸𝕪𝕒𝕒𝕟 (@yaan_Jatt) December 29, 2024
MIDDLE STUMP! Jasprit Bumrah gets Sam Konstas with a pearler. #AUSvIND | #DeliveredWithSpeed | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/A1BzrcHJB8
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2024
The dismissal also marked a significant milestone for Bumrah, as he became the fifth bowler in World Test Championship (WTC) history to take 150 wickets. He joined the elite club alongside Ravichandran Ashwin, Nathan Lyon, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc.
With 71 wickets in 14 matches in the ongoing 2023-25 WTC cycle, Bumrah is on the cusp of surpassing Ashwin’s record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a single WTC edition. Ashwin had previously achieved the feat with 71 wickets during the 2019-21 cycle. Meanwhile, Nathan Lyon holds the overall record with 88 wickets in the 2021-23 edition.
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Bumrah is also chasing another personal milestone: becoming the fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets. Currently sitting at 199 wickets, one more scalp in the match would see him surpass the legendary Kapil Dev’s record. As the match progresses, Bumrah’s relentless drive and ability to deliver in crucial moments continue to underline why he’s regarded as one of the finest bowlers in the modern era.
