Bumrah Achieves Unfortunate Milestone in 4th Test

Dec 27, 2024 Komal Das

Jasprit Bumrah had a mixed performance in the first innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne

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Despite taking 4 wickets, Bumrah set a new career low point

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ICC's No.1-ranked Test bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, conceded a career-high 99 runs in a single innings during the fourth Test against Australi

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It surpasses his previous worst of 88 against New Zealand in 2020 at Wellington

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Bumrah, who had conceded only 7 sixes in his Test career, gave away 4 in this match alone

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Despite conceding 99 runs, Bumrah was India's top wicket-taker, highlighting his caliber

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