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Bumrah Takes Six Wickets, Puts India in Commanding Position
Despite being surrounded by star batters and spinners, young Jasprit Bumrah always dreamt of fast bowling, especially the kind that rattled stumps with lethal yorkers.
In the second Test at Visakhapatnam, Bumrah fulfilled that dream spectacularly, dismantling England’s batting with a six-wicket haul (6 for 45) to put India in control.
At 1:45 pm (IST), Bumrah’s ball sent Pope’s stumps cartwheeling, leaving only the middle one intact and Pope confused.
It wasn’t just a wicket, it was a highlight-reel moment, a zing bail-exploding spectacle that swung the match decisively in India’s favour.
Bumrah’s hot bowling and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3 wickets dismissed England for 253, giving India a big 143-run lead.
Even as late boundaries added runs to the board, Bumrah, with his wide smile and match figures shining brightly, was the undisputed hero of the day.
While Kuldeep Yadav deserves credit for breaking England’s early momentum with Ben Duckett’s dismissal, the day belonged to Bumrah. His unorthodox, whip-crack action produced deliveries that snaked unpredictably, leaving England’s batters with no antidote.
It was Bumrah’s second five-wicket haul in just his sixth Test at home, showcasing his mastery and growing stature in the Indian bowling attack.
Earlier, England had enjoyed a positive start, thanks to Jimmy Anderson’s three wickets (3 for 47). They even managed to restrict India to 396 all out, leaving some doubting their first-innings score.
But Bumrah’s fiery spell silenced those doubts, putting India in a commanding position with a healthy lead and the series poised for a thrilling finish.
So, remember the name: Bumrah takes six wickets! His exceptional bowling performance has put India on the path to victory and promises an exciting second half of the Test.
Bumrah takes six wickets, dismantling England’s batting order:
The introduction of Jasprit Bumrah abruptly halted England’s early momentum, fueled by Crawley’s fluent 76. After Root fell victim to Bumrah’s subtle swing, Pope’s dismissal was a sight to behold.
The searing yorker, a product of dedicated childhood practice, thundered into the stumps, silencing even the most enthusiastic slumberer.
It was just the beginning of Bumrah’s six-wicket haul, which ripped through the heart of the English batting lineup.
England Wobble as Bumrah and Yadav Take Control: Recap in Plain English
England’s fightback faltered thanks to a fiery spell from Jasprit Bumrah and some clever bowling by Umesh Yadav. Bairstow and Stokes calmed the English nerves, but Bumrah’s swinging delivery found Bairstow’s edge, sending England’s batting into a panic.
Yadav capitalized, dismissing Foakes and Ahmed cheaply. Stokes himself fell to a Bumrah special – a low, swinging delivery that left him asking the heavens, “What could I do?” The lower order couldn’t provide much resistance, leaving England with a mountain to climb in the second innings.
While Crawley remains optimistic, deciphering Bumrah’s magic with the reverse swing ball remains a significant hurdle for England.
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