Fri Dec 06 17:09:53 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah Bowls His Way to 50 Wickets in 2024, Joins Elite Indian Bowling Club
**Adelaide, Australia (December 6, 2024)** – Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah achieved a remarkable feat during the ongoing India vs Australia Test match in Adelaide, becoming only the third Indian bowler to take 50 or more Test wickets in a single calendar year. This milestone puts him in the company of legendary bowlers Kapil Dev and Zaheer Khan.
Bumrah reached the 50-wicket mark by dismissing Australian opener Usman Khawaja during the pink-ball Test. Kapil Dev holds the record for most wickets in a calendar year, with 74 in 1979 and 75 in 1983. Zaheer Khan achieved the feat in 2002 with 51 wickets.
This achievement is even more impressive considering Bumrah is also the first fast bowler in the last five years (since 2019) to surpass 50 wickets in a calendar year. Only Pat Cummins achieved this milestone in 2019.
Following India’s first innings score of 180, Australia reached 86/1 at the end of Day 1, with Travis Head (38*) and Marnus Labuschagne (20*) at the crease. The match continues. Bumrah’s performance has already sparked online discussions, with many predicting another ICC award is in his future.
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