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India’s dominant 295-run victory over Australia in the first Test at Perth was a complete team effort, but it was Jasprit Bumrah who stole the show. The Indian pacer put on a stunning performance, taking figures of 3-42 in the first innings and 5-30 in the second. Bumrah was named Player of the Match as India clinched a resounding win, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Bumrah’s match-winning performance has received praise from all corners, with former England fast bowler Steven Finn offering a special mention. Speaking on TNT Sports with former England captain Alastair Cook, Finn couldn’t help but shower praise on the Indian pacer. “Jasprit Bumrah is just — he’s a joke, honestly. You watch him bowl, and you just think, I’m glad that I don’t have to strap my pads on,” Finn said, adding that he believes Bumrah is the best bowler in the world right now.
Finn also praised India’s bravery for winning in Australia, particularly at Perth, a venue where Australia has historically been dominant. “I was surprised that India have gone there (Australia) and hammered Australia in what normally is a very hard place to go and play cricket,” Finn remarked. “Perth, I know it’s not the WACA; I know it’s the new stadium, but still, historically, Australia doesn’t lose many games there. India was so brave.”
Bumrah’s remarkable feat in Perth also included a historic milestone. His five-wicket haul in the second innings was his seventh in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia), equaling the legendary Kapil Dev’s record. This performance further solidified Bumrah’s reputation as one of the world’s best pacers, with many experts now considering him a key player for India in overseas conditions.
As India celebrates this massive victory, Bumrah’s performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the standout moments of the Test.
