Long awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will start on November 22 India face to face Australia In the opening Test at Perth Stadium. As India’s best fast bowler, jasprit bumrah Apart from leading the bowling attack, he will also take on the role of captain in his absence Rohit Sharma. This series presents a significant opportunity for Bumrah to showcase his leadership skills and further cement his legacy as one of the best bowlers in modern cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah’s affinity for Australia
Bumrah has always thrived in Australian conditions, which have favored a unique bowling style characterized by pace and accuracy. Australia’s bouncy pitches and hard balls complement his ability to generate pace, making him a formidable opponent for any innings. His record speaks volumes; he took 32 wickets in just 7 Test matches on Australian soil, with an impressive average of 21.25 and a save rate of 2.47. This performance highlights his efficiency and adaptability, making him a key player for India in this series.
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Bumrah’s dominance in the 2018-19 Sarhad-Gavaskar Trophy
During Bumrah’s performance 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy It was nothing short of remarkable, marking an important moment in his career and the history of Indian cricket. In this series, Bumrah emerged as a key player in helping India secure their first Test series victory on Australian soil.
Bumrah was instrumental in the series, taking 21 wickets at an astonishing average of 17.00 and an economy rate of 2.27. His best bowling figures of 6 for 33 in the second Test at Adelaide showed his ability to dismantle batting lines under pressure. This performance not only contributed significantly to India’s victories in Adelaide and Melbourne, but also cemented Bumrah’s reputation as one of the premier fast bowlers in the world.
His ability to maintain control while also being aggressive has made him a nightmare for Australian batsmen who struggle with his unique bowling action and pace. Bumrah’s success in this series was instrumental in changing perceptions of Indian pace bowling and demonstrated that Indian bowlers could thrive in tough conditions traditionally dominated by Australian fast bowlers. His stats in this series highlight his dominance:
Player | Intermediate | Matt | Hotels | Overs | Mdns | Escape | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w |
jasprit bumrah | 2018-2019 | 4 | 8 | 157.1 | 48 | 357 | 21 | 6/33 | 17.00 | 2.27 | 44.9 | 1 | – |
Continued success in the 2020-21 series
Building on his previous success, Bumrah continued to dominate during this period 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophyfurther elevated his status in international cricket. Despite facing a difficult landscape with injuries and the absence of key players
In this series, Bumrah took 11 wickets at an average of 29.36, his best performance being 56 for 4. His ability to strike at crucial moments helped India to a historic win at the Gabba where they chased down the target against the formidable Australian. side eventually won the series 2–1.
Bumrah’s performances were characterized by his exceptional ability to exploit the conditions, often using the bounce and seam movement available on Australian pitches to his advantage. His leadership qualities began to show as he guided the young bowlers and played a vital role in maintaining the morale of the team in difficult situations.
Player | Intermediate | Matt | Hotels | Overs | Mdns | Escape | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w |
jasprit bumrah | 2020-2021 | 3 | 6 | 117.4 | 29 | 323 | 11 | 4/56 | 29.36 | 2.74 | 64.1 | – | – |
Overall, both the series highlighted Bumrah’s individual brilliance as well as his importance for the Indian team as they navigated the tough tours of Australia and established him as the cornerstone of India’s bowling attack. As India prepare for another tough series against Australia, Bumrah is ready to lead from the front. With a track record of showing his prowess on Australian soil, his fans are eagerly waiting to see how he will contribute to India’s quest for victory in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His leadership and bowling skills will be crucial as India aim to defend their title and continue their success in Australia.