India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was the star as he scalped six wickets in the first innings of Australia. Bumrah gave only 33 runs in his spell and bowled with fire. Marcus Harris was the first wicket of Jasprit Bumrah when the pacer bowled a well-directed bouncer to get rid of Australian opener.
Bumrah gave another jolt to Australia just before the Lunch break. The fast bowler fooled Shaun Marsh by a slower yorker to plumb him in front of the wickets on the last ball of the morning session. Subsequently, Jasprit Bumrah was quick to remove Travis Head as he cleaned up with a fine inswinger, after the Lunch break.
Bumrah was breathing fire.
Jasprit Bumrah has continued to impress with his aggressive bowling as he took his third wicket five-wicket haul. In fact, this Jasprit Bumrah is still young in his Test career as he has played only nine matches. He has taken 46 wickets thus far in his career.
Read More: Most Maidens in IPL
Meanwhile, Bumrah has ticked the right boxes in his bowling. He is the number one ODI bowler and would like to keep getting better with every day.
Bumrah was able to get rid of Australian captain Tim Paine when Rishabh Pant took a good catch while diving to his right. The gun fast bowler wasted no time in getting better of Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood. Bumrah was able to plumb Nathan Lyon in front of the wickets whereas Hazlewood was bowled after the ball ricocheted off his pads.
Read More: Fastest Fifties in IPL.
Meanwhile, India has got themselves into a commanding position after skittling out the visitors for paltry 151. However, the tourists have surprisingly decided to bat again and currently lead by 309 runs.
Here is how Twitter lauded Jasprit Bumrah fiery spell:
India have found a treasure in Jasprit Bumrah. So young and already so accomplished.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/MitchJohnson398/status/1078516183572180992
Jasprit Bumrah in his Test debut year has five-wicket hauls in South Africa, in England and now in Australia!#AusvInd#AusvsInd
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 28, 2018
Jasprit Bumrah 6-33. Australia 151. India have a giant lead but there will be no follow on. Australia's batsmen creating headaches for the team and more hard work for the bowlers. #AUSvIND
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) December 28, 2018
Can anyone doubt that the best bowler at the moment across all formats, White and red ball is @Jaspritbumrah93 ?? What an effort from him. If he keeps his fitness he will be the X factor for India for years.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) December 28, 2018
Might b debatable but for me the best bowler across all formats and conditions…. Jasprit Bumrah…. You beauty ??#AUSvIND
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) December 28, 2018
2018 welcomed @Jaspritbumrah93 to test match cricket and if first impressions do count for anything we are seeing something pretty special. 45 wickets at just 21, with an innings to go! #AUSvIND ??????
— Mel Jones (@meljones_33) December 28, 2018
Indian fast bowlers have gotten more from the surfaces than their Australian counterparts. And Bumrah has been the best bowler by a fair margin…. #AusvInd #7cricket @7Cricket
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 28, 2018
Bumrah is such a unique bowler. He reminds you of… nobody. Has an action you wouldn’t want to teach any kid. Yet, so cerebral and so relentless. So original. Godsend.
— Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee) December 28, 2018
Australia ke liye Pain ,
Jasprit Bumrah this years biggest gain.
What a great effort from India to bowl out Australia for 151.
I pray the weather stays well and India win this MCG Test for the brilliant cricket they have played #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Oy2vEC7nPF— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 28, 2018
What a difference Jasprit Bumrah has made. I feel he has made the difference for the Indian attack from being very good to outstanding. 292 is a huge lead and India would be sensing one hand on the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Need to not give Australia a chance pic.twitter.com/GPTjxuEJ8f
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 28, 2018
Bumrah happens to be the first Asia bowler to pick a five-for in South Africa, England and Australia in a calendar year.#AUSvIND
— ?????? ????? (@GautamSodhi1) December 28, 2018
Bumrah is the bowling equivalent of the 360 degrees batsman. #AUDvIND #MatchDay
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) December 28, 2018