Jasprit Bumrah runs riot vs Australia with 11th 5-wicket-haul in Tests

India captain Jasprit Bumrah continued to run riot against Australia on Saturday, 23 November. With the wicket of Alex Carey, Bumrah completed his 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. This was also Bumrah's 2nd 5-wicket-haul vs Australia.

In Short

• Jasprit Bumrah completed his 5-wicket-haul in Perth
• Bumrah ran riot against the Australia batting order
• Bumrah dismissed Alex Carey to complete his 5-wicket-haul

India captain Jasprit Bumrah continued his dominance against Australia by completing his 11th 5-wicket-haul in Test cricket. Bumrah, who had rattled Australia with his spell from hell on Day 1 of the Perth Test, did not take long to pick up his 5th wicket on Saturday, November 23.

Bumrah edged Alex Carey back to the slips in his very first ball of Day 2 of the Test match. Bumrah provided the perfect start on Day 2 of the Test match, helping India take a crucial first innings lead in the opener for the Test series

Jasprit Bumrah was nearly unplayable on Day 1 of the Test match, finishing with the figures of 10-3-17-4 on Friday. Standing in as captain in Rohit Sharma’s absence, Bumrah delivered a stunning spell, leaving Australia reeling at 67/7 by Stumps on Day 1.

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Bumrah was criticised by a section of the fanbase for opting to bowl first in Perth Test after India were bowled out for just 150 runs in their first innings. However, Bumrah led Indian bowling attack hit back at the Australians and reduced them to 67/7. Alongside Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Harshit Rana bowled sensational spells to destroy the Australian batting line-up.

Using his vast experience and tactical acumen, Bumrah unleashed a spell of unrelenting accuracy and pace, utilising the spicy Perth pitch to full effect. Within six overs, he dismissed both Australian openers, Nathan McSweeny and Usman Khawaja, sending a clear message that India was far from defeated.

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The pivotal moment came when Bumrah sent Steve Smith back for a golden duck, dismantling one of Australia’s most reliable pillars and swinging momentum firmly India’s way. This inspired his bowling unit, with Mohammed Siraj's 2/17 and debutant Harshit Rana's 1/33 ensuring Australia’s middle order had no room to recover.

Bumrah pushed himself hard, brining him back into the attack for two 2-over bursts in the final hour or the day's play. The move worked as he knocked over Pat Cummins, who can frustrate opposition attacks, to help India finish the opening day on a high.