Dismissed 29 batsmen in the series
On the fourth day of the Melbourne Test, Australian bowlers Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland added 55* runs for the last wicket. With the help of this partnership, the team has reached a stronger position. At stumps, Kangaroo’s lead was 333 runs.
Bumrah’s name topped the list of records on Sunday. Jasprit is the first bowler in the world to take 200 Test wickets at an average of less than 20. He has also become the leading bowler among SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) with 142 wickets. Bumrah has taken 29 wickets so far in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25.
Facts
Indians taking the most wickets in SENA countries
Jasprit Bumrah has become the Indian bowler taking the most wickets in South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia i.e. SENA countries. He has taken 142 wickets in 58 matches. Second in the list is former leg spinner Anil Kumble, who has taken 141 wickets in 67 matches.
Fastest to 200 wickets at an average of less than 20 in Tests
Bumrah has become the first bowler to have taken 200 wickets in Test cricket with an average of less than 20. The list is dominated by Caribbean bowlers. Joel Gardner, Malcolm Marshall and Curtly Ambrose have taken 200+ wickets at an average above 20.
Fastest bowlers to take 200 wickets in Test (ball wise)
Bumrah is the fourth fast bowler to take 200 wickets in Tests. He took 200 wickets on 8484 balls. Bumrah made this record by dismissing Travis Head in the 34th over of the Australian second innings.
India’s highest run chase in Test
India has chased the best score of 403 runs in Tests so far. The team had achieved this score against West Indies in 1976. Australia has so far scored 333* runs on the fourth day of the Melbourne Test.
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