Jasprit Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's record to become most successful Indian bowler in Australia

Jasprit Bumrah is now the most successful Indian bowler on Australian soil. the pacer now has 52 wickets Down Under, surpassing the great Kapil Dev's tally of 51 wickets on Wednesday.

The fast bowler reached the milestone by dismissing Marnus Labuschagne in the second innings on Day 5 in GABBA, Brisbane. After India was bowled out for 260 runs, Bumrah was at his best and removed sman Khawaja (8) and then in the next over got rid of Marnus Labuschagne.

While Khawaja was clean bowled by the legendary Indian pacer, Labuschagne was caught behind by Rishabh Pant.


Bumrah has 52 wickets to his name in 10 Tests played so far in Australia, whereas Kapil Dev finished his career with 51 wickets in 11 Tests played on Australian soil.

Australia's top order collapsed and were reduced to 33/5. However, the hosts are still in the drivers seat with a lead of 218 runs.

Most Test wickets for India in Australia

• Jasprit Bumrah – 52*
• Kapil Dev – 51
• Anil Kumble – 49
• Ravichandran Ashwin – 40
• Bishan Singh Bedi – 35

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon leads the list of bowlers who have picked up the most wickets in Test matches played between India and Australia in Australia. The 37-year-old spinner has 63 wickets to his name in 18 Tests.

Third Test so far

India ended Day 4 at 252/9 in the first innings of the third Test against Australia at GABBA, Brisbane. The visitors avoided follow-on courtesy an unbeaten 39-run partnership between tailenders Jaspirt Bumrah and Akash Deep for the tenth wicket.


The two joined hands after the ninth wicket fell when India still needed 32 runs to avoid batting again, in reply to Australia's 445.

The visitors trail Aussies by 193 runs. But they wouldn't mind that one bit as Australia will now have to bat again and forcing a result in three sessions looks an improbable target, considering the Brisbane weather pattern.

Rahul displayed admirable technical to withstand the stern test posed by the Australian bowlers, making a resolute fifty. The opener was dismissed for 84 runs off 139 balls. He stitched a partnership of 67 runs with Ravindra Jadeja for the sixth wicket before falling to a remarkably athletic catch by Steve Smith at first slip off Lyon, as the home side regained the momentum.

Jadeja brought up his 22nd fifty in Test cricket off 89 balls and the innings was also dotted with sweep shots that he effectively employed against off-spinner Nathan Lyon.

Team India faced yet another top order collapse and were left struggling at the end of Day 3. Earlier, Australia ended the innings at 445 all out, riding on centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey provided quick runs batting with the tail on Day 3 before falling for 70. Bumrah finished with 6/76.