Jasprit Bumrah‘s burnt stump-microphone commentary Temba Bavuma On day 1 of the first test between India and South Africa, it went viral, grabbing the attention of cricket fans worldwide. The incident happened in the first test match between India and South Africa Eden Gardens, Kolkata where Bumrah started India’s bowling attack.
Jasprit Bumrah’s light stump gas at Temba Bavuma on Day 1 of the Kolkata Test
On the opening day of the Test, Bumrah made a significant impact with the ball, dismissing the South African openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram in quick succession. Rickelton was cleaned out by Bumrah, while Markram’s wicket was secured by a catch Rishabh pants. The viral moment came in the 13th over of South Africa’s innings when Bumrah trapped South Africa captain Bavuma Lbw on the last ball. The umpire ignored a loud complaint asking Bumrah to discuss the possibility of a DRS review with his teammates.
During this discussion, the stump mic picked up Bumrah’s burning opinion about Bavuma’s height – he said, “Bauna is also a b ******.”– Note the coloring of Bavuma. It’s an entertaining one that has gone viral both on the field and on social media platforms, with many fans sharing it as a memorable moment from the test.
Here is the video:
Pants and bumrah ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/u0zph7defn
— Sandy (@flamboypant) November 14, 2025
Bavuma’s struggles leave South Africa vulnerable in the first innings
Bavuma, who will captain South Africa in the 2025 World Test Championship, returns to the playing XI after missing the last Test series Pakistan due to injury issues. Batting at No. 4 in this Test, Bavuma failed to make a significant impact, making just 11 runs off 3 balls before giving up Kuldeep Yadavwas caught by a slide on his leg Dhruv jurel. At this time, South Africa were struggling at 71/3.
South Africa chose to bat first after the toss. India made strategic changes by falling Sai Sudharsan And with four spinners, complete with Bumrah’s pace duo including both pant and jurel Muhammad Siraj. Despite initial resistance from the South African openers, Bumrah’s superior bowling spells shifted the momentum in India’s favor to successfully reduce South Africa to a position early in their innings.
