Jasprit Bumrah added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Friday by surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev to become India’s leading bowler with the most five-wicket hauls in away Tests. The feat came during a fiery spell at Lord’s on the second day of the third Test against England, where Bumrah claimed his maiden five-for at the iconic venue.
Returning to the playing XI after missing the second Test, Bumrah delivered a sensational performance under the hot London sun. His devastating spell saw him finish with figures of 5 for 74 in 27 overs, taking his tally to 13 five-wicket hauls in away Tests. He broke Kapil Dev’s long-standing record of 12 five-fors, which the Indian great had achieved in 66 overseas matches. With this achievement, Bumrah also moved ahead of Anil Kumble, who had 10 five-fors in 69 away Tests.
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Bumrah, who has now played 47 Tests, boasts an impressive 215 wickets at an average of 19.49. His career-best figures in a Test innings remain 6 for 27, and his overall tally includes 15 five-wicket hauls. Across all formats, the 31-year-old fast bowler has now taken 453 wickets in 206 matches at an average of 20.48, with best figures of 6 for 19.
His latest five-wicket haul also tied him with Pakistan legend Wasim Akram for the most five-fors (11) by an Asian bowler in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), placing Bumrah in an elite group of fast-bowling greats.
Bumrah’s wicket-taking spree began on the first day when he dismissed the dangerous Harry Brook by breaching his defense with a ball that crashed into the stumps. On the second day, he continued his dominance by removing England captain Ben Stokes with a delivery that disturbed the timber once again. Soon after, he accounted for centurion Joe Root with a sharp nip-backer that brushed the inside edge and hit the stumps, ending Root’s innings at 104 off 199 balls.
On the very next delivery, Bumrah made a half-hearted appeal for a catch behind against Chris Woakes. Though initially given not out, India reviewed the decision, and UltraEdge showed a faint nick. Woakes was dismissed for a golden duck, adding to England’s collapse.
Bumrah capped off his spell by dismissing Jofra Archer before England were bowled out for 397. Lifting the ball to the crowd in celebration, Bumrah received a standing ovation for his effort, marking another memorable day in his growing legacy as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers.
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