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Since his comeback from injury, Jasprit Bumrah has displayed remarkable form, and in a crucial series decider in Cape Town, he showcased his prowess with the red ball by registering his third 6-fer in Test cricket. This outstanding performance played a pivotal role as India bowled out South Africa for 176 in the second innings, setting the stage for a series-leveling chase.
2⃣ Tests
1⃣2⃣ Wickets @Jaspritbumrah93 led the charge with the ball for #TeamIndia & shared the Player of the Series award with Dean Elgar
#SAvIND pic.twitter.com/emy6644GXh
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2024
Bumrah’s figures of 6/61 were instrumental in restricting the hosts, and it marked his third five-wicket haul in South Africa, with his second in Cape Town, where he made his Test debut in 2018. The right-arm pacer’s contribution proved crucial in leaving Mohammed Shami behind on the list of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in South Africa, now standing at 38 wickets compared to Shami’s 35.
Moreover, Bumrah’s excellence at Newlands in Cape Town has solidified his standing among visiting bowlers. With 18 wickets at this venue, he surpassed renowned names like Shane Warne and James Anderson, trailing only behind England’s Colin Blythe, who leads the chart with 25 scalps.
Jasprit Bumrah 6-fer puts him 3rd on the list of India bowlers with most Tests wickets in South Africa
The statistics underscore Bumrah’s impact, placing him in esteemed company among Indian bowlers in South Africa. He now holds the third position in terms of most Test wickets in the rainbow nation, with 38 wickets in 15 innings. His stellar performance in the series decider, where he accumulated eight wickets, complemented Mohammed Siraj’s impressive show, who finished with seven wickets, including a career-best 6/15 in the first innings. Together, they played instrumental roles in India’s commanding display, bowling out the hosts for a mere 55 in the initial innings and setting the foundation for a triumphant series-leveling victory.
Also read: IND vs SA 2nd Test: India beats South Africa by 7 wickets in shortest Test Match in history
2⃣ Tests
1⃣2⃣ Wickets @Jaspritbumrah93 led the charge with the ball for #TeamIndia & shared the Player of the Series award with Dean Elgar
— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2024
Bumrah’s figures of 6/61 were instrumental in restricting the hosts, and it marked his third five-wicket haul in South Africa, with his second in Cape Town, where he made his Test debut in 2018. The right-arm pacer’s contribution proved crucial in leaving Mohammed Shami behind on the list of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in South Africa, now standing at 38 wickets compared to Shami’s 35.
Moreover, Bumrah’s excellence at Newlands in Cape Town has solidified his standing among visiting bowlers. With 18 wickets at this venue, he surpassed renowned names like Shane Warne and James Anderson, trailing only behind England’s Colin Blythe, who leads the chart with 25 scalps.
Jasprit Bumrah 6-fer puts him 3rd on the list of India bowlers with most Tests wickets in South Africa
The statistics underscore Bumrah’s impact, placing him in esteemed company among Indian bowlers in South Africa. He now holds the third position in terms of most Test wickets in the rainbow nation, with 38 wickets in 15 innings. His stellar performance in the series decider, where he accumulated eight wickets, complemented Mohammed Siraj’s impressive show, who finished with seven wickets, including a career-best 6/15 in the first innings. Together, they played instrumental roles in India’s commanding display, bowling out the hosts for a mere 55 in the initial innings and setting the foundation for a triumphant series-leveling victory.
Also read: IND vs SA 2nd Test: India beats South Africa by 7 wickets in shortest Test Match in history

