Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Campbell thrice across 49 balls: Stats
What's the story
India's Jasprit Bumrah showed his class on Day 1 of 1st first Test against West Indies at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The Indian pacer, who took three wickets, got West Indies opener John Campbell (8) caught behind the stumps. While the Windies perished for 162, Bumrah continued his dominance over Campbell. Notably, Bumrah has dismissed the Windies thrice in Test cricket.
Bowling brilliance
Bumrah's exceptional delivery baffles Campbell
After West Indies elected to bat first, India found early breakthroughs through Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. While Siraj removed Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bumrah got rid of Campbell in the seventh over. The Indian pacer pitched the good-length ball in the off-stump corridor, outfoxing Campbell. The on-field umpire didn't raise his finger, prompting Indian skipper Shubman Gill to opt for the DRS. Therefore, the decision was reversed.
Information
Campbell vs Bumrah in Tests
According to ESPNcricinfo, Bumrah has dismissed Campbell thrice in five Test innings. The Windies batter has scored 14 runs off 49 balls against Bumrah in the format. The tally includes 43 dot balls.
Milestone
Bumrah completes 50 Test wickets in India
While Campbell fell cheaply, Bumrah unlocked a special achievement in Test cricket. The latter equaled Javagal Srinath's record of the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test scalps at home, taking just 24 innings. As per Cricbuzz, Bumrah is the fastest to 50 Test wickets at home in terms of balls bowled (1,747). Among bowlers with at least 50 Test wickets in India, Bumrah boasts the best average.