India’s Jasprit Bumrah, renowned for his potent bowling, surprisingly finds success with the bat against England, as statistics reveal.
Notably, Bumrah has accumulated nearly 70 percent of his Test runs while playing against England. Across 22 innings from 13 Tests against the English side, he has amassed 174 runs, boasting an average of 10.87 and a strike-rate of 52.09.
Bumrah’s highest Test scores, including his top 5 (34*, 31*, 28, 26, and 24), have all been achieved against the British team. Interestingly, he hasn’t managed to score in double digits against any other opposition besides England.
Rohit Sharma Gave An Epic Reaction After Jasprit Bumrah Took England Bowlers To Cleaners
Once again, on Friday, February 16, Bumrah demonstrated his proficiency against the English bowlers. During Day 2 of the third Test at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, he managed to notch up 26 runs off 28 balls, including 3 fours and a six. Additionally, Bumrah partnered with Mohammed Siraj to add 30 runs for the last wicket, contributing to India’s total score of 445 in 130.5 overs.
As Bumrah displayed his batting skills, it was Rohit’s reaction that caught everyone’s attention and became the topic of discussion.
Captain Rohit Sharma enjoying the batting heroics of Bumrah. 👌 pic.twitter.com/Hsw2GB2WzD
— Priya Tanwar (@Priya_Tanwr) February 16, 2024
Bumrah’s exceptional bowling performance in the second Test at Vizag, where he took 9 wickets, makes him a key player for India’s bowling strategy. He displayed incredible skill on the Visakhapatnam pitch, particularly with his delivery to Ollie Pope in the first innings.
In batting, Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (112) both impressed with centuries, while newcomer Sarfaraz Khan showed promise with a solid 62 off 66 balls.
In his first international match, wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel showed his potential with a steady 46 off 104 balls. Ravichandran Ashwin also contributed with 37 runs, forming a crucial partnership of 77 runs for the eighth wicket. India started day two at 326/5, with Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav batting, but both fell early, leaving India at 331/7. Ashwin and Jurel then steadied the innings. Mark Wood was England’s standout bowler, taking 4 wickets for 114 runs in 27.5 overs.
