Tue Dec 31 02:26:39 UTC 2024: ## India’s Bumrah Stuns, But Barishal Wins Thrilling Match
**Melbourne, Australia –** India’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah reached a significant milestone – his 200th Test wicket – but ultimately couldn’t prevent a four-wicket defeat against Barishal in a thrilling match. The victory came with 11 balls to spare.
The match was a rollercoaster. Bumrah, despite his impressive achievement and best-ever Test bowling average, experienced a frustrating day. While he consistently troubled the Australian batsmen, including dismissing Marnus Labuschagne who fought valiantly against Bumrah’s fiery pace, dropped catches and a crucial overstep hampered India’s efforts. Australia, after early wobbles, rallied effectively.
Adding to India’s woes, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was controversially dismissed after a third umpire review overturned the original not-out decision. All-rounder Washington Sundar also expressed dissatisfaction with his bowling performance. The deteriorating pitch at the MCG, favoring the Australian batting later in the innings, further complicated matters for the Indian team. The question of whether India is overbowling Bumrah, given his workload and the close results, was raised. The game served as a reminder of both Bumrah’s brilliance and the challenges facing the Indian team.
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