Jasprit Bumrah etched his name into the Lord’s Honours Board with a five-wicket haul on Day 2 of the third Test against England. However, in a surprising moment, the Indian pace spearhead chose not to celebrate his record-breaking feat, leaving fans and teammates stunned.
Bumrah Surpasses Kapil Dev with 13th Away Five-Wicket Haul
Bumrah’s clinical spell helped India bowl England out for 387 after the hosts resumed on 251/4. In the process, Bumrah registered his 15th five-wicket haul in Tests—and more importantly, his 13th five-for outside India, overtaking Kapil Dev’s tally of 12.
The record came when Bumrah cleaned up Jofra Archer in the second session. The delivery jagged back in sharply from a good length, completely deceiving Archer, who offered no foot movement. The ball crashed into the stumps and sealed Bumrah’s fifth wicket of the innings.
A Spell That Tore Through England’s Middle Order
Before the Archer dismissal, Bumrah had already turned the tide with a fiery burst in the morning session. England, eyeing a 400+ total, were rocked by three wickets in seven balls—courtesy of Bumrah’s lethal accuracy and movement.
He began with the big wicket of Ben Stokes. The England captain, resuming on 44, was bowled by a delivery that cut in and uprooted off stump. In the next over, Bumrah breached Joe Root’s defence, knocking over his middle stump for 104—shortly after Root had brought up his 37th Test century with a boundary off the first ball of the day.
Bumrah wasn’t done. On the very next ball, he dismissed Chris Woakes for a golden duck. The right-hander edged a wide delivery to stand-in keeper Dhruv Jurel. India opted for DRS, and UltraEdge confirmed the nick. With two wickets in two balls, Bumrah was on a hat-trick and almost claimed it—beating Brydon Carse’s outside edge with another jaffa.
Siraj Forces Celebration as Bumrah Stays Reserved
Despite the historic achievement, Bumrah showed no emotion. There was no trademark fist pump, no smile—just a quiet walk back to his mark. The moment puzzled everyone at the ground.
It was only when Mohammed Siraj stepped in that the crowd got to acknowledge Bumrah’s feat. Siraj grabbed Bumrah’s hand and raised it high in celebration, drawing applause from the Lord’s crowd. The No. 1-ranked Test bowler had delivered a world-class spell, but his restraint echoed a quiet focus rather than indifference.
Bumrah’s Impact Beyond Numbers
Bumrah had missed the second Test at Edgbaston due to workload management. But his return in the third Test couldn’t have been better timed. His spell on Day 2 not only broke England’s momentum but also reaffirmed his position as India’s most reliable strike bowler overseas.
He bowled 24 overs, including 6 maidens, and finished with figures of 5/74. It was his second five-wicket haul of the series, following a similar performance in the opening Test at Headingley.
Root’s Century, England’s Resistance
Earlier in the day, Joe Root resumed his innings on 99* and reached his century with a streaky edge past gully off Bumrah. It was Root’s 37th Test hundred—placing him fifth in the all-time list, just behind Sachin Tendulkar. But Bumrah had the final word, removing Root just five overs later.
England’s lower order, led by Jamie Smith and Brydon Carse, added crucial runs and helped push the total beyond 350. Without their resistance, Bumrah’s efforts might have led to a more dramatic collapse.
Most Five-Wicket Hauls by Indian Bowlers Away from Home
| Rank | Player | Five-Wicket Hauls |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | 13* |
| 2 | Kapil Dev | 12 |
| 3 | Anil Kumble | 10 |
| 4 | Ishant Sharma | 9 |
Conclusion
Jasprit Bumrah’s performance at Lord’s will go down as one of his finest. Not just for the five wickets or the record, but for the understated way he carried himself. His bowling spoke for itself. And even though he didn’t raise the ball, the cricketing world took notice.
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