Mon Dec 30 03:05:50 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah Breaks Records, Reaches 200 Test Wickets with Unbeaten Average
**Melbourne, Australia –** Indian cricket superstar Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in history, becoming the first bowler ever to reach 200 Test wickets with an average under 20. The achievement came on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, when he dismissed Travis Head.
Bumrah’s remarkable average currently stands at 19.56, surpassing legendary fast bowlers like Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Curtly Ambrose. He achieved the milestone in his 44th Test, making him the second-fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets, tying with Ravindra Jadeja. Only Ravichandran Ashwin reached the mark quicker for India.
Bumrah’s performance in the match was exceptional. He claimed three wickets in Australia’s second innings, including Head and Mitchell Marsh, bringing his total for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series to 28 wickets.
This latest feat further solidifies Bumrah’s position as one of the greatest pace bowlers of all time. His exceptional skill and consistency have cemented his place among cricket’s elite.
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