The third day of the nail-biting Test match between England and India at Headingley had a fair share of statistical landmarks, top performances, and interesting events. The following is a comprehensive overview of the major highlights with an emphasis on Jasprit Bumrah 5 5-wicket haul records and other interesting figures.
Jasprit Bumrah 5 Wicket Haul Record Matches Kapil Dev
Jasprit Bumrah further cemented his position as one of India’s leading fast bowlers in foreign conditions. His new five-wicket haul takes him to 14 five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, and most importantly, 12 of them abroad. This puts him on par with Kapil Dev’s record, making him and Kapil Dev the most successful Indian bowlers to have picked five wickets abroad.
Bumrah’s Dominance in England: A Record-Breaking Streak
Bumrah now tops the Indian record for most five-wicket hauls in Tests in England with three so far. With 42 Test wickets in England, he is second behind only Ishant Sharma (51) and Kapil Dev (43) among Indian bowlers. These figures emphasize his rare talent to turn the match around on English soil.
Post-2024: Bumrah, The Lone Warrior with the Ball
Since the end of the 2024-25 home season, Indian bowlers have taken 4 five-wicket hauls in Tests combined, and they are all Jasprit Bumrah’s. This comprises an Australian streak where he picked up three five-fors. Anil Kumble (1992-94) and R Ashwin (2016) are the only ones with longer sequences of Indian five-fors where no other bowler has contributed one.
Harry Brook’s String of Fortunate Escapes Continues
Harry Brook has now enjoyed 13 missed catches out of 26 valid opportunities in the last 12 months. In his 99 against India at Headingley, Brook was dropped twice, and caught off a no-ball too, again pointing to another slice of fortune.
Brook’s dismissal for 99 makes him the 14th England batsman to be bowled out a run short of a century in Tests. The previous one was Jonny Bairstow, who got out for 99 against South Africa at Old Trafford in 2017. Bairstow also scored an unbeaten 99 at the same venue against Australia in 2023.
Prasidh Krishna’s Economy Nightmare
India’s Prasidh Krishna created a forgettable record in Headingley’s first innings. His 6.4 economy rate while picking 3 for 128 is the worst by any Indian bowler in a Test innings (at least 120 balls bowled). Only five bowlers from around the world have performed worse under comparable circumstances.
Both teams’ first innings run rate was 4.38, the fourth highest in men’s Test history when both teams scored 400+ scores. The high scoring rate contributed to the thrill in what was already an extremely competitive and eventful game.
The Headingley Test is turning out to be a statistical treasure trove. As much as Jasprit Bumrah’s 5 5-wicket haul records are the talk of the town and enhancing his stature among the all-time greats of India, there are Harry Brook et al., making the best of their luck. With plenty of days of action remaining, the numbers and stories are only getting more and more interesting.
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