On the second day's afternoon session of the second Test in Visakhapatnam, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah showcased a masterclass in pace bowling against England, capturing key wickets that dramatically shifted the game's dynamics. Bumrah's spell started with the dismissal of Joe Root through an exceptional outswinger, and he swiftly followed up by breaching Ollie Pope's defenses with a pinpoint yorker in the 28th over. This marked the fifth instance of Bumrah dismissing Pope in their encounters over ten innings.
Bumrah's role in tilting the match in India's favor was unmistakable. His delivery to remove Joe Root marked the eighth time he had bested the English batsman in Tests, setting the tone for India's bowling attack. His yorker to dismantle Pope's stumps was a highlight moment, shifting momentum towards India.
Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis would be proud of Bumrah's impeccable yorker that sent stumps cartwheeling. A social media user tagged Waqar on X and asked him whether the yorker reminded him of someone and the legendary pacer's response was priceless.
Waqar replied that he can't think of anyone who bowled such pin-point yorkers and deemed Bumrah's skill as 'magic'.
Bumrah didn't stop there; he later claimed Jonny Bairstow, adding to England's troubles. His performance peaked when he sent Ben Stokes' stumps tumbling and concluded Tom Hartley's stint at the crease, achieving a remarkable five-wicket haul. This feat also saw Bumrah become the fastest Indian pacer to reach the milestone of 150 Test wickets. His final act was dismissing James Anderson, wrapping up England's innings and ending with an impressive 6/45 in 15.5 overs.
Bumrah's spell not only underscored his importance to the Indian bowling unit but also demonstrated his ability to change the course of the game with his bowling prowess. His contributions were pivotal in positioning India advantageously in the Test, showcasing why he is considered one of the premier pacers in international cricket.
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