Jasprit Bumrah returned impressive figures of 5/83 in 24.4 overs during the first innings. The Indian fast bowler achieved a remarkable milestone in Test cricket by equaling former captain Kapil Dev for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian in away Tests.
Jasprit Bumrah reached this feat in the ongoing first Test between England and India, held at Headingley, Leeds. The match, which began on Friday, June 20, is the opener of a five-match series.
Once again, Jasprit Bumrahproved his worth for India in crucial moments. Despite limited support from his teammates, he showcased his skill and ensured that England’s innings ended well short of India’s first innings total of 471 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah sensational five-wicket haul began with the dismissal of Zak Crawley, setting India on a strong path. He went on to claim the wickets of Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, and Josh Tongue, all at a time when India was under pressure.
This was Jasprit Bumrah12th five-wicket haul in overseas conditions, achieved in just 24 Tests. This makes him the joint-record holder for the most five-fors outside India, alongside Kapil Dev, who took 12 in 66 matches. Other Indian bowlers like Ishant Sharma, Zaheer Khan, and Irfan Pathan also appear on this list.
Most five-fers for India in away tests
| Rank | Player | Five-Wicket Hauls (Away Tests) | Number of Tests Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | 12 | 34 |
| 1 | Kapil Dev | 12 | 66 |
| 3 | Ishant Sharma | 9 | 63 |
| 4 | Zaheer Khan | 8 | 54 |
| 5 | Irfan Pathan | 7 | 15 |
Jasprit Bumrah returned impressive bowling figures of 5 for 83 in 24.4 overs. Alongside him, Prasidh Krishna took three wickets, and Mohammed Siraj claimed two, helping India restrict England to a total of 465 runs.
For England, Ollie Pope was the standout batsman, scoring a brilliant 106. Harry Brook also put on a strong performance, entertaining the crowd before getting out just short of a century at 99. Contributions from Jamie Smith (40) and Chris Woakes (38) added valuable runs lower down the order. Fan favorite Pathan also made the list.
