Jasprit Bumrah‘s dominance in 2024 continues as he became the leading wicket-taker of the year across all formats. During the first Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Bumrah dismissed Zakir Hasan in Bangladesh’s second innings, marking his 47th wicket of the year. This performance allowed him to surpass Hong Kong’s Ehsan Khan, who has 46 wickets in 2024.
In Bangladesh’s first innings, Bumrah had already left a significant impact by taking 4 wickets for 50 runs in just 11 overs. He bowled with precision and pace, rattling the Bangladesh batting order. Continuing his impressive form in the second innings, he claimed the crucial wicket of Zakir Hasan, further solidifying his place as the best bowler in 2024.
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Jasprit Bumrah in 2024
Bumrah’s remarkable year started with his standout performances in the Test series against England, where he claimed 19 wickets in 4 matches. He followed that up with a stellar showing in the T20 World Cup, taking 15 wickets at an average of just 8.27, earning him the Player of the Tournament award.
As of now, Bumrah leads the wicket-takers list with 47 wickets in 14 matches, ahead of Ehsan Khan (46 wickets in 27 matches) and Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga (43 wickets in 20 matches).
With his ability to deliver in all formats, Bumrah remains a key player for India, and his 2024 performances have been pivotal in their success across different competitions.
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