Team India achieved a historic feat in Perth after sweeping past Australia for a dominant 295-run win in the first Test on Monday. The match was won under the captaincy of bowler Jasprit Bumrah who was in instantly declared as the “only king” of Indian cricket, by the netizens.
Australia resumed day four on 12-3, needing a massive 534 for victory, but were all out for 238 soon after tea with Jasprit Bumrah taking 3-42. Several social media users lauded Bumrah’s game and showered praise on internet.
Netizens reaction to Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy
“Jaspreet bumrah leads India to a memorable victory in Perth.. Boom boom,” wrote a social media user on X.
“Jaspreet BUMRAH Best Thing Happened To ICT,” commented another user.
“Really outstanding captaincy from Jaspreet bumrah”
“What a win for team India. Jaspreet Bumrah at its best. Bold decision to take bat first after winning the toss bounce back after being bowled out at 150. Phenomenal batting in 2nd innings by Indian batters and superb captaincy by Bumrah.”
Australia resumed their innings at 227/8 after Tea but managed to add only 11 more runs. Debutant Harshit Rana claimed the final wicket, dismissing Alex Carey for 36.
Nathan Lyon was the first to fall after Tea, bowled by Washington Sundar for a duck. India needed just one more wicket to seal their historic win, and Rana delivered by clean bowling Carey.
Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were the standout bowlers in this innings, each taking three wickets. Washington Sundar took two wickets, while Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed with one wicket each.