Jasprit Bumrah Record: The Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah is leading India’s bowling attack and is on fire in the first Test match between India and South Africa, which is being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. He gave India a great start by dismissing both the visiting team’s openers. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first, after which Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton started adding runs quickly. However, in the 11th over, Bumrah bowled out Rickelton, breaking not only the partnership but also a major record by an Indian.
Jasprit Bumrah Record
After dismissing Rickelton, Bumrah surpassed former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s record of bowlers with the most number of wickets bowled for India. This was Bumrah’s 152nd wicket, while Ashwin has taken 151. Bumrah has now become India’s third most successful bowler by creating this record, behind Kapil Dev and Anil Kumble.
After dismissing Ryan Rickelton, Bumrah also dismissed Aiden Markram, but he was caught behind by Rishabh Pant. However, let’s take a look at the list of bowlers with the most number of bowled wickets for India.
Most Bowled Wickets Taken By Indians
1. Anil Kumble – 186
2. Kapil Dev – 167
3. Jasprit Bumrah – 152*
4. R. Ashwin – 151
5. Ravindra Jadeja – 145
IND vs SA 1st Test
In the first Test match being played at Eden Gardens, South Africa, batting first, has scored 154 runs for the loss of 8 wickets till tea after 52 overs, with Tristan Stubbs currently on the field. The Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets, dismissing Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton. While Kuldeep Yadav dismissed South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma and Wiaan Mulder. Before tea Mohammed Siraj and Axar Patel took two and one wicket, respectively.
