Jasprit Bumrah has been India’s most reliable pacer in the ongoing series against Australia. He was the standout performer in India’s only victory so far, claiming eight wickets in the match at Perth Stadium. Time and again, whenever Rohit Sharma finds himself in need of a breakthrough, he turns to Bumrah, who never fails to deliver. If India manages to win the series, Bumrah’s consistent match-winning performances will undoubtedly play a pivotal role, making him a strong contender for the ‘Player of the Series’ award. His unwavering brilliance has been instrumental in keeping India competitive throughout the series.
He has also surpassed Kapil Dev to join an elite group of Indian bowlers with the most wickets in a series in Australia. The pacer has already claimed 26 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker in the series against Australia in Australia.
Most wickets for an Indian pacer in a Test series in Australia
- 26* – Jasprit Bumrah, 2024/25
- 25 – Kapil Dev, 1991/92
- 21 – Jasprit Bumrah, 2018/19
- 19 – Manoj Prabhakar, 1991/92
