Will Team India win against New Zealand only if Bumrah sits out? This figure scared everyone

Rahul Tiwari

khelja|23-10-2024

The second match of the three-match Test series between India and New Zealand is to be played from October 24. This match between the two teams will be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Ground in Pune. This match is very important for Team India, which had lost the first match of the series. The Indian team is in danger of losing the series. In such a situation, to remain in the series, Team India has to win this match at any cost. Everyone is going to keep an eye on the team's most experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah is one of the biggest match winners of the team. But there is also a figure against him, which tells a different story.

Bumrah's scary figures against New Zealand

Jasprit Bumrah has won many big matches for Team India so far. He is known for winning even the lost games. But against New Zealand it appears to be the opposite. Actually, Jasprit Bumrah has played 4 test matches against New Zealand so far. But during this period, Team India has had to face defeat in all the matches. In which 2 matches have been played in India and 2 matches have been played in New Zealand. That means Bumrah has not yet tasted the victory of the test match against New Zealand. On the other hand, Bumrah's performance in these matches has also not been anything special. He has taken only 9 wickets in 8 innings of these 4 matches.

Let us tell you, Jasprit Bumrah has played test matches against 7 teams so far. In which big teams like Australia, England and South Africa are included. But among these, New Zealand is the only victory against which Bumrah has not been able to win any test match. Jasprit Bumrah has also taken 10 or more wickets against all the teams except New Zealand in Tests. But, his performance declines significantly in front of New Zealand.

Jasprit Bumrah's test career

Jasprit Bumrah has played 39 test matches for Team India so far. During this period, Team India has won 19 matches and faced defeat in 17 matches. At the same time, 3 matches have also been drawn. These include 8 home wins and 11 wins on foreign soil. On the other hand, if we talk about his performance in these matches, Bumrah has taken 173 wickets at an average of 20.24. Which also includes the feat of taking 5 wickets in an innings 10 times.

Bumrah has taken the most wickets in his Test career against England. He has taken 60 wickets in 14 matches against England. He also has 38 wickets in his name in 8 matches against South Africa. Apart from this, he has taken 32 wickets in 7 matches against Australia. That means, except New Zealand, he has left his mark against every big team. This time he will be eyeing a similar performance against New Zealand.

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