In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah led India to a famous win in Perth. This win gave India immense confidence at the start of the BGT series. But the fortunes turned, and Australia turned things around to win the 5-match series 3-1.
The lone shining star for team India was Jasprit Bumrah, who gave it his all, only to find himself on the losing side. Jasprit Bumrah was rightly named the player of the series, as he picked up 32 wickets at an amazing 13.06 average.
How Bumrah Fared in Each Match of the 2024-25 BGT?
If it had not been for Jasprit Bumrah, India would have lost 0-5 to Australia. The man ran in and bowled relentlessly to bring India back in the match on numerous occasions. Bumrah and Indian cricket fans were let down by India’s fragile batting and an inexperienced bowling attack.
200 sticks at 19.56. Unreal. What a bowler. Mind-boggling stuff. Well done Boom Boom. @Jaspritbumrah93 #AUSvIND #Bumrah #BGT pic.twitter.com/ZTtjkUuTga
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 29, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah Leads India to a Famous Win in Perth
Jasprit Bumrah rose to the occasion in the absence of Rohit Sharma, taking his team to a Test match win in Perth. While Indian batters continued their poor batting performance in the first innings, it was Jasprit Bumrah who brought the team back into the contest.
After being bowled out for just 150, it was Bumrah who picked up 5 wickets, restricting Australia to just 104. India piled on 487 runs in the second innings, which proved too many for the Australians. India won the match comfortably by 295 runs, and Jasprit Bumrah was named the player of the match for picking up eight wickets.
Jasprit Bumrah Bowls His Heart Out in Adelaide
After the highs of Perth, team India faced the pink-ball challenge under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. Batting first, the Indian team was troubled by the pace and accuracy of Mitchell Starc. He finished with six wickets, as India got bowled out for just 180 runs.
Australia continued the dominance, putting 337 runs on the board. Indian batters yet again struggled against the pink ball, folding out for just 175 runs. Australia won the match comfortably by 10 wickets, despite some strong bowling effort by Jasprit Bumrah in the first innings.
9 Wickets and Match-Saving Innings in Brisbane
Rain and Bumrah were the two important factors that helped team India salvage a draw against Australia in the third Test in Brisbane. Despite Jasprit Bumrah picking up six wickets in the first innings, Australia posted 445 runs in the first innings.
Many Indian batters struggled, except for KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. The job of reducing India’s deficit fell on the last batting pair—Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep. The duo added 47 runs, ensuring that there was no chance Australia could impose a follow-on, thereby reducing the chances of defeat.
Australia set India a target of 275 runs, but the rain gods had other plans. The match ended in a draw, as India moved to Melbourne with hopes of winning the series.
Jasprit Bumrah Ends Up on a Losing Side in Melbourne
Bumrah and other Indian bowlers were left stunned after the 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas took them on. His aggressive start followed by a brilliant century by Steve Smith took Australia to 474. Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets and was well supported by Ravindra Jadeja.
After being seven down for just 221 runs, Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar stitched a century stand to take India to safe waters. Bumrah then weaved his magic, picking up five wickets in the second innings and restricting Australia to just 234 runs. Indian batters could not bat out the day, as the team lost the match by 184 runs.
India Lose After Jasprit Bumrah Gets Injured in Sydney
Jasprit Bumrah returned as captain, as Rohit Sharma opted to stay out due to his lack of form. India opted to bat on the most challenging wicket of the series. The Indian batters found it difficult to handle the Australian bowlers, as they could put only 185 runs on the board.
Siraj and Prasidh picked up three wickets each to restrict Australia to just 181 runs. Bumrah got injured and took no further part in the match with the ball. Scott Boland picked up six wickets in the second innings, which meant that Australia only needed 162 runs to win the series.
Australia won the match by six wickets and the series by 3-1. India lost the BGT series after 10 years, marking an end to their incredible winning Test run against Australia
You deserve this Jassi. pic.twitter.com/Oc1nvhNe3H
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 5, 2025
What’s Next for Jasprit Bumrah?
BCCI is most likely to rest Jasprit Bumrah in the white-ball series against England. Jasprit Bumrah will now directly play in the Champions Trophy, which will start in the second half of February.
Final Thoughts
Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s valiant efforts, team India lost the BGT series in Australia. He made a massive impact with the ball, troubling Australian batters, picking up 32 wickets, and being awarded the player of the series.
The injury in the last Test prevented Jasprit Bumrah from bowling in the second innings. Selectors and Indian team management will now have to assess the workload of Jasprit Bumrah and bring him back to the team only for important tournaments and series.