Sat Dec 07 05:12:16 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah’s Wit and 50th Test Wicket Highlight Day 1 of Adelaide Pink Ball Test
**Adelaide, Australia (December 6, 2024)** – Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his 31st birthday and a significant milestone in style on Friday, capturing his 50th Test wicket and engaging in a humorous exchange with Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne during the second India-Australia Test match.
Bumrah dismissed Usman Khawaja for his 50th wicket, becoming the first bowler to reach this mark in 2024. The wicket was taken at first slip by captain Rohit Sharma. The achievement overshadowed a challenging day for India, who were bowled out for 180 in response to Mitchell Starc’s career-best 6-48 for Australia. India’s innings was punctuated by the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball and a late rally by Nitish Kumar Reddy, who scored 42.
Adding to the day’s entertainment, Bumrah and Labuschagne engaged in a lighthearted exchange. After Labuschagne jokingly called “Wait!” following a defensive shot straight to Bumrah, the Indian bowler responded with a slow, exaggerated run-up before dismissing him with the next delivery. The playful interaction highlighted the competitive yet jovial spirit between the two players.
Despite India’s strong win in the first Test in Perth, Australia holds a perfect record in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval, having won all seven previously played there. The match continues.
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