Top 3 Memorable Bowling Spells by Jasprit Bumrah in Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team's pivotal seamer, is widely considered the world's greatest all-format fast bowler. Across circumstances, spells, and oppositions, Bumrah has produced several match-winning stints, and his consistency has been remarkable.

Bumrah has found the most delight in away matches, and his record in SENA is remarkable, indicating that he possesses an exceptional cricketing talent. Currently, he holds the first spot on the ICC Test Bowlers' Ranking with a colossal 907 rating, making him the India bowler with the highest ICC rating points.

With his recent test wickets count touching an enormous 200, here we look at the top three bowling figures amongst many by Jasprit Bumrah in the red-ball format. 

1. 6/61 vs South Africa, Cape Town, January 2024

Jasprit Bumrah bowled a pivotal spell in the second innings of the second match against South Africa in the daunting conditions of Cape Town. Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were outstanding in one ofthe shortest Test match ever played on a hostile track favouring pacers. South Africa crumbled for 55 in the first innings, with Siraj taking six wickets and Bumrah capturing two. 

After India's 153/10, South Africa scored 176, thanks to Aiden Markram's 106. India chased down the 80-run target and won the match by seven wickets, tying the series 1-1. The USP of this impeccable bowling figure would be hindering the robust middle-order Proteas' batting attack, which completely deviated the host's lineup and gave them a chance to scalp a crucial and commendable victory.