In a match filled with moments of great play and skill, Jasprit BumrahIndia's fastest bowler, he not only provided devastating bowling but also an exciting delivery for the young Australian bowler. Konstas himself in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Jasprit Bumrah washes Sam Konstas with beauty
The incident happened at the start of the fourth day of the Test when Bumrah, known for his frequent celebrations, bowled a shot that smashed Konstas' middle stump. Konstas, who showed a very aggressive display against Bumrah in Australia's first innings, was dismissed for just eight runs in the second edition.
The delivery was excellent in seam bowling; settled on a good length, swerved sharply back between Konstas' bat and pad, and clipped the top of mid-stump. This run was a stark contrast to Konstas' debut in which he scored a quick 60 off 65 balls, including two sixes from Bumrah, becoming the first in nearly four years to hit a six in Indian cricket.
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When the ball went through the defense of Konstas, Bumrah, who is usually reserved, erupted in celebration. He turned to the crowd, encouraging them to roar in approval with an impressive gesture, imitating the celebrations that Konstas himself had done during his time in India. This delivery was seen as a direct response to Konstas' performance on the third day when he rallied the crowd as he approached the boundary line, which Bumrah apparently did not forget.
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INTERIOR MODEL! Jasprit Bumrah gets Sam Konstas with a pearl. #AUSWIN | | #DeliveredWithSpeed | | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/A1BzrcHJB8
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2024
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Bumrah's performance in this series has been impressive, highlighting his vital role in India's bowling attack. His ability to vary his bowling and the opposition has been on display, especially against the young and fearless Konstas who has been making waves since the start of the Test.