In a recreational competition in Headingley, Leeds, Jasprit Bumrah Once again, it has been proved why he is India’s major strike bowler under foreign circumstances. On the ongoing 2 days First test against EnglandBumrah rejected Root In Test cricket again, he increased his dominance over the former English captain. Despite Bumrah’s talent, England staged an enthusiastic battle with the bat, which ended the day at 209/3 in response to a total of 471 of India’s first Panis.
Jaspreet Bumrah distributes a masterclass on a flat headingley pitch
With a very low offer for the bowlers, Bumrah reached the occasion through tireless accuracy and movement from the seam on the occasion. He was responsible for England’s top three – Zak CrolyBen docketAnd finishing with 3 figures of 3 from Route-13 high quality overs. His testing lines attracted more than 35% of false shots, revealing how difficult it was for the batsmen to go over him.
While the rest of India’s bowling unit struggled to get a lot out of the surface, Bumrah continued to create an opportunity. A pair of catch went down from their bowling, causing them to harm their magic even more. Nevertheless, his efforts helped to slow down England’s scoring rate and ensure that India remained in the competition.
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Among many prized wickets of Bumrah, Root is a standout. Both players have been involved in a recreational mini-fight for years, and Saturday’s dismissal has marked the 10th time Bumrah has removed the route in the tests-the most behind the Indian bowler and the second overall, only behind. Pat Cummins (11).
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In the first innings in Headingly, Root was rejected for only 4 runs, with recently the upper hands of Bumrah. Forces his head-to record to read:
- 2018: 44 runs from 127 balls, rejected twice
- 2021: Four times out, 150 runs from 291 balls
- 2022: 50* 62 balls, not rejected
- 2024: 42 runs from 79 balls, rejected three times
- 2025: 4 runs with 11 balls, once rejected
overall:
- Balls face: 570
- Scored: 290
- Dismissal: 10
- strike rate: 50.9
- average: 29
- Dot balls: 419
Bumrah’s stability, ability to adapt, and NAC have been in swinging speed at the time of India for quickly striking in root innings.
Despite Bumrah’s fierce mantra, England were able to give a concrete answer, thanks to the staller unbeaten century Oli popeWith a score at 209/3 in stumps, the hosts still look at India by 262 runs, but set a strong platform. The battle for control will resume again on 3 days, and India will be hoping that Bumrah may again strike to tilt the balance back to his side.
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