Historic Milestone: Jasprit Bumrah's Five-Wicket Masterclass Enters Record Books In IND vs AUS Gabba Clash

Jasprit Bumrah was India's top wicket-taker of the day, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul that placed him in an elite group alongside 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev.

With his five-wicket haul on day 2 of IND vs AUS Gabba Test, Jasprit Bumrah achieved a major milestone.

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Jasprit Bumrah record IND vs AUS Gabba Test: Indian cricket team's premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah (five wickets for 72 runs) showcased a sensational bowling performance on day 2 of the third Test at Brisbane's Gabba, bringing Team India back into the contest. Bumrah was India's top wicket-taker of the day, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul that placed him in an elite group alongside 1983 World Cup winner Kapil Dev.

Jasprit Bumrah joins Kapil Dev in elite company

With this five-wicket haul, Jasprit Bumrah achieved a major milestone, becoming only the second Indian fast bowler to take 12 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Kapil Dev, the legendary former Indian captain, leads the list with 23 such feats. Bumrah's scalps on day 2 of IND vs AUS 3rd Test in Gabba included Australian stalwarts Steve Smith, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Mitchell Marsh, and Nathan Lyon.

This marks the 12th time Bumrah has claimed a five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

- Five wicket haul at MCG.
- Five wicket haul at Perth.
- Five wicket haul at Gabba.
- Five wicket haul at Nottingham.
- Five wicket haul at Nottingham.
- Five wicket haul at Joburg.
- Five wicket haul at Capetown.
- Five wicket haul at Capetown.

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By stumps on Day 2, Australia had reached 405/7 in 101 overs. Jasprit Bumrah stood out with his brilliant five-wicket haul. However, the rest of the Indian bowling attack failed to provide adequate support, allowing Australia to recover from a precarious 75/3 to now 405/7.

Australia seized control with a record-shattering 241-run partnership between in-form Travis Head and former captain Steve Smith. Head blazed his way to 152 off 160 balls, striking 18 boundaries, while Smith anchored the innings with a composed 101 off 190 deliveries, featuring 12 fours.

After a rain-affected opening day at the Gabba, the second day turned into a run-fest as the Australian batters took charge.