Jasprit Bumrah Dominates Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Jasprit Bumrah Dominates Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Jasprit Bumrah has been the standout performer in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, leading India to crucial victories with his exceptional bowling skills. Despite Australia's strong performance in the last two Tests, Bumrah's consistent stellar performances have kept India in the game.

Bumrah has claimed 21 wickets in three Tests, including a sensational display in the third Test at Brisbane where he took nine wickets. His performance in the series opener in Perth was particularly notable, where he was named Player of the Match after securing India's commanding 295-run victory. On a lively, bouncing pitch, Bumrah tormented the Australian batsmen, setting the tone for the series with an average of 10.90[1].

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee praised Bumrah, stating that he is `world class` and `miles ahead of any other bowler.` Lee also defended Mohammed Siraj, highlighting that Bumrah's extraordinary performances set a high benchmark that often overshadows the contributions of his fellow bowlers[1].

In addition to his bowling prowess, Bumrah has also shown unexpected batting skills. During the third Test at Gabba in Brisbane, he played a crucial role in stopping India from following on by scoring 39 runs with Akash Deep. His witty response to a reporter's question about India's batting challenges went viral, catching the attention of Google and its CEO, Sundar Pichai[2][4].

The Australian top order has struggled significantly against Bumrah, with Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja facing immense pressure. The series average of Australia's top three is the lowest since 1888, with McSweeney averaging 14.40 and Khawaja at 12.6[3].

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