IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah Leaves Wasim Akram Behind, Creates New Record in Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah created history on Day 2 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley, Leeds. The Indian pace spearhead surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the highest wicket-taker by an Asian in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).

Bumrah Surpasses Wasim Akram

Bumrah achieved the milestone after dismissing Ben Duckett, who was looking in great touch. With that wicket, Bumrah took his tally to 147 wickets in SENA nations, moving past Akram’s mark of 146.

Here’s a quick look at the list of top Asian wicket-takers in SENA:

• 147 – Jasprit Bumrah
• 146 – Wasim Akram
• 141 – Anil Kumble
• 130 – Ishant Sharma
• 123 – Mohammad Shami

With Bumrah ruling the bowling charts, and Sachin Tendulkar being the leading Asian run-scorer in SENA with 5387 runs, India now hold the top spots in both batting and bowling among Asians in these conditions. This speaks volumes about India’s growing dominance away from home.

Bumrah Strikes Early, Strikes Big

England, replying to India’s massive 471, were rocked early when Bumrah dismissed Zak Crawley in just his first over to equal Akram’s record. But the big moment came when he returned to break a solid 122-run stand by knocking over Ben Duckett for 62.

The right-arm quick delivered a peach that shattered Duckett’s stumps, and his celebration showed how much the moment meant.