Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional display on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba has marked yet another significant achievement in his distinguished career. The 31-year-old fast bowler concluded the day with impressive figures of 5/72 in 25 overs, signifying his 12th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. This accomplishment places Bumrah ahead of Indian legends Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma, both of whom have recorded 11 five-wicket hauls in the longest format of the game.

Bumrah's remarkable performance commenced early on Day 2 when he dismissed Usman Khawaja for 21, with Rishabh Pant taking the catch behind the stumps during the morning session. He swiftly followed this with the wicket of Nathan McSweeney (9), maintaining his momentum as he took down Australian icons Steve Smith (101) and Mitchell Marsh (5).

In a remarkable over, Bumrah claimed the wickets of both Marsh and Travis Head (152), bringing an end to the latter's impressive innings and ultimately securing his five-wicket haul.

Most five-wicket hauls for Indian pacers (Tests)

Kapil Dev – 23  

Jasprit Bumrah – 12  

Zaheer Khan – 11  

Ishant Sharma – 11  

Javagal Srinath – 10  

Surpasses Kapil Dev in SENA nations.

This remarkable fifer also saw Bumrah surpass Kapil Dev’s tally of seven five-wicket hauls in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), becoming the Indian bowler with the most fifers.

Most five-wicket hauls for India in SENA countries (Tests):

Jasprit Bumrah – 8

Kapil Dev – 7

Zaheer Khan – 6

Bumrah’s performance on Sunday has also propelled him closer to breaking India’s all-time record for most Test wickets in Australia. With 49 wickets in just 10 matches, Bumrah is now tied with Anil Kumble for the second spot, just two wickets shy of Kapil Dev’s record of 51.

Should Bumrah surpass Kapil in this series, he will become India’s most successful Test bowler in Australia.

Most Test wickets for India in Australia:

Kapil Dev – 51

Jasprit Bumrah – 49

Anil Kumble – 49

Adding to his achievements, Bumrah’s five-wicket haul against Australia also marked his 9th fifer in the World Test Championship (WTC), equaling Pat Cummins’ record for the most fifers in WTC history.

As of now, Bumrah is second in the WTC 2023-25 standings with 62 wickets, just one behind Ashwin, who has 63 wickets.

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