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In a match filled with moments of great drama and skill, jasprit bumrahIndia’s premier fast bowler, not only bowled a devastating ball but also a lively send-off to the young Australian debutant. Konstas himself during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Jasprit Bumrah cleans Sam Konstas with a beauty
The incident occurred early on the fourth day of the Test when Bumrah, known for his accuracy and often subdued celebrations, bowled an inswinger that shattered Konstas’s middle stump. Konstas, who had shown notable aggression against Bumrah during Australia’s first innings, was dismissed for just eight runs in the second over.
The delivery was a masterclass in sewing bowling; he pitched at a good length, backed sharply between Konstas’s bat and pad and clipped the top of middle stump. This dismissal was a stark contrast to Konstas’ first innings performance, where he scored a spirited 60 off 65 balls, including two sixes from Bumrah, becoming the first in almost four years to score a six from the Indian in Test cricket.
A duel of slapstick: Bumrah-Konstas rivalry at MCG
After the ball broke through Konstas’ defence, the typically reserved Bumrah burst into celebration. He turned to the crowd, urging them to roar in approval with a dramatic gesture, mimicking the celebrations Konstas himself had staged during India’s innings. This send-off was seen as a direct response to Konstas’s antics on the third day, when he rallied the crowd while playing near the boundary rope, a gesture Bumrah had evidently not forgotten.
Here is the video:
MIDDLE STUMMP! Jasprit Bumrah gets Sam Konstas with a pearl. #AUSWIND | #DeliveredWithSpeed | @NBN_Australia pic.twitter.com/A1BzrcHJB8
– cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 29, 2024
SEE also: AUS vs IND – Jasprit Bumrah castles Alex Carey with a peach on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test
Bumrah’s performance in this series has been stellar and shows his pivotal role in India’s bowling attack. His ability to adapt his bowling to different conditions and opponents has been on display, particularly against a young and fearless Konstas who has been making waves since his Test debut.
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