India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is hailed as one of the best bowlers in the world right now. Like several times before, Jasprit Bumrah provided India a much-needed breakthrough on Day 4 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match against South Africa in Centurion.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled a beautiful incoming delivery to castle South Africa’s van der Dussen during the second innings of the first Test. But that wasn’t it, Bumrah followed it up with another stunning jaffa at the stroke of Stumps to remove nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj.
The Indian pace trio was all over the South African team. Chasing a target of 305 runs to win, Mohammed Shami managed to dismiss opener Aiden Markram in the second over. Shami soon got Keegan Petersen to nick one behind in the 15th over.
However, Dean Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen formed a partnership and they looked all set to block India out. But Jasprit Bumrah ensured to crush their hopes as he dismissed van der Dussen with absolute beauty, ending a 40-run stand. In the final over of the day, Bumrah got rid of nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj, as he unleashed his YORKER.
Here, watch the video of Bumrah’s Jaffas:
PEARLER. JASPRIT BOOMRAH, YOU BEAUTY!?? pic.twitter.com/xF3lTEbjKA
— Jayesh (@jayeshvk16) December 29, 2021
Bumrah Special ?? pic.twitter.com/kxkDDzvsrs
— Jayesh (@jayeshvk16) December 29, 2021
Meanwhile, Twitter was left spellbound with two stunning deliveries by Jasprit Bumrah and in no time social media was flooded with amazing reactions from the fans to it. From cricketers, experts to fans, everyone came up with amazing reactions to hail the brilliance of Bumrah.
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on this:
Bumrah doesn’t need to have 250 or 300 wickets in tests to prove he is the greatest of all time
His brilliance in sena and WI during our golden period in tests will be cherished forever
What a monster— . (@finehaihum) December 29, 2021
The best of the best – Jasprit Bumrah. pic.twitter.com/iXSLVTFmX4
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 29, 2021
Nothing Maharaj could do, just a great ball from Bumrah to end the day.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 29, 2021
This is just a tweet to thank the cricket universe for giving us @Jaspritbumrah93
— Nikhil ? (@CricCrazyNIKS) December 29, 2021
What a ball that was from Bumrah. Basically an off-break on steroids!!! #SAvIND
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) December 29, 2021
What will do without Bumrah! What did we do to deserve a gem like him #INDvSA
— Kartik (@elitecynic) December 29, 2021
Bumrah has spoilt me so much that I each time he comes up with these magic shows, I have to remind myself: this is not normal.
— Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) December 29, 2021
Bumrah had played just 24 tests and he had already became our greatest ever pacer. I don’t think this had happened for any other team. What a talent bumrah is
— Aryan Singh (@AryanSi79779749) December 29, 2021
Bumrah is normalising being special. His skill set and tactical acumen is going to put him in India’s ATGs debate in another consistent couple of years. #SAvIND
— Akhil Nair (@kegbeforewicket) December 29, 2021
