Jasprit Bumrah’s 71 wickets in 2024: India’s record-breaking WTC bowling feat

Jasprit Bumrah dominated the 2024 World Test Championship with 71 wickets, the best haul in 16 years, underscoring his pivotal role in India’s bowling attack. This report also highlights emerging stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal and leadership milestones such as Pat Cummins’ consecutive captaincy honors.

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Jasprit Bumrah's extraordinary haul of 71 wickets in 2024 has set a new benchmark for Indian bowlers in the World Test Championship (WTC). This achievement is the highest wicket tally by an Indian in a single WTC cycle and the most prolific since South African legend Dale Steyn's 74 wickets in 2008.

Bumrah's performance was instrumental in India's bowling attack, overshadowing other top bowlers in the tournament. His ability to consistently take wickets under pressure has earned him recognition as the leading bowler of the WTC cycle.

“The right-armer was the cycle's second most prolific bowler behind Indian ace Jasprit Bumrah,” highlighting his dominance over other international bowlers, including Australia's Pat Cummins, who led his side to consecutive WTC finals.

This record-breaking feat not only cements Bumrah's status as one of the premier fast bowlers in world cricket but also reflects India's growing strength in the longest format of the game. His wicket-taking prowess has been a key factor in India's competitive edge throughout the championship.

Bumrah's 71 wickets in 2024 stand as a testament to his skill, endurance, and consistency, marking a historic milestone in Indian cricket's WTC journey.
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Jasprit Bumrah claimed 71 wickets in 2024, setting a new Indian record in the World Test Championship (WTC) bowling. His tally is the highest since Dale Steyn's 74 wickets in 2008, underscoring Bumrah's dominance and pivotal role in India's WTC campaign.
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The Headline

Bumrah’s 71 wickets lead WTC bowling; Cummins captains Team

Cummins earns the captain's armband for our second straight Team of the Tournament after leading his side to consecutive WTC deciders.
Pat Cummins
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Key Facts
  • Jasprit Bumrah took 71 wickets in 2024, the highest tally since Dale Steyn's 74 wickets in 2008, marking a record-breaking bowling performance in the World Test Championship.Cricket.com.au
  • Pat Cummins was named captain of the WTC Team of the Tournament for the second consecutive cycle after leading Australia to back-to-back WTC finals.Cricket.com.au
  • Pat Cummins was the cycle's second most prolific bowler behind Indian ace Jasprit Bumrah in the 2024 WTC.Cricket.com.au
Key Stats at a Glance
Jasprit Bumrah's wickets in 2024
71wickets
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Dale Steyn's wickets in 2008
74wickets
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Pat Cummins' consecutive captaincy in WTC Team of the Tournament
2times
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Background Context

Jaiswal’s rise and Australian batting highlights in WTC 2024

Key Facts
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal made his international debuts in all three formats over the past 24 months following a breakout 2023 IPL season with Rajasthan Royals.Cricket.com.au
  • Jaiswal scored an epic 171 on Test debut against the West Indies in 2024, signaling his arrival on the international stage.
  • An Australian opener recorded a career-best 232 against Sri Lanka, helping Australia pursue their first series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years.Cricket.com.au
Key Stats at a Glance
Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test debut score
171runs
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Duration of Jaiswal's international debuts
24months
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Australian opener's career-best score
232runs
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Years since Australia's last series win in Sri Lanka
14years
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