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Bumrah Becomes Fastest Indian to 50 Home Test Wickets as India Control Opening Day

He reached the landmark with a yorker to Johann Layne, matching Javagal Srinath’s 24-innings pace at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Overview

  • Jasprit Bumrah hit 50 Test wickets in India in 1,747 deliveries, the quickest by an Indian on home soil.
  • By innings, he equalled Javagal Srinath’s mark by reaching the milestone in his 24th home-Test innings.
  • West Indies were bowled out for 162 on day one, with Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets and Bumrah adding three.
  • India closed on 121/2 in reply, with KL Rahul unbeaten on 53 and the hosts trailing by 41 runs.
  • Kapil Dev reached 50 home wickets in 25 innings, with Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami doing so in 27, underscoring the pace of Bumrah’s rise.