Jasprit Bumrah delivered a masterclass during Day 2 of the 2nd India vs. England Test, creating memorable moments with his bowling prowess. While Bumrah’s yorker to Ollie Pope stole the spotlight, it was his dismissal of Ben Stokes that left a lasting impression. Stokes, the England captain, was visibly shocked after being clean-bowled, dropping his bat and raising his hands in disbelief.
Reflecting on the moment, Bumrah subtly took credit for the delivery’s unpredictability, explaining that he intended to bowl an away swinger, but it held its line, catching Stokes off guard. Bumrah noted that the reverse swing played a crucial role, emphasizing the significance of dismissing Stokes, a dangerous batter.
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Bumrah’s exceptional performance continued, securing a six-wicket haul and finishing with figures of 6/45, marking his third six-wicket haul in Tests and the best figures in India. His dismissals included Ollie Pope, whom he removed for the fifth time in the series, contributing to England’s total of 253. With a first-innings lead of 143, India extended their advantage to 171 by reaching 28/0 at the close of the second day.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, awestruck by Bumrah’s brilliance, aptly summarized Stokes’ reaction, describing the delivery as “almost unplayable.” Pietersen highlighted Bumrah’s mastery, acknowledging the challenge for batsmen to decipher the trajectory of his deliveries.
As Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to reach 150 Test wickets, the cricket world marveled at his skill, with Pietersen expressing gratitude for the privilege of witnessing such a formidable talent on display.
