Published 17:32 IST, October 31st 2020
Jasprit Bumrah on song again, fans and pundits in awe of "Test match like” spell
After Jasprit Bumrah's memorable 'Test match like spell' in the Delhi vs Mumbai match, fans took to social media to praise the bowler's efforts.
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51st match of Dream11 IPL 2020 is underway, with Mumbai outfit taking on Delhi team. It was Kieron Pollard who won toss yet again, with stand-in skipper electing to bowl first. Mumbai ended first innings on top, with bowlers restricting Delhi side to 110/9. Jasprit Bumrah was once again star of show, ending with figures of 4-0-17-3.
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Iconic Jasprit Bumrah spell vs Delhi catches attention
While Bumrah was praised for his all-round performance, it was his memorable 12th over which was loved by fans, with many taking to social media to praise pacer’s efforts. Mumbai pacer is kwn for being great at top and a specialist death bowler, but was given a different role during Delhi vs Mumbai live encounter.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled his first six only in ninth over of match, as he was tasked with a different role in game. 26-year old passed challenge with flying colours, as he picked two wickets in span of just four balls in second over of his spell.
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tably, Jasprit Bumrah was seen bowling what is effectively regarded as ‘Test match length’, with fans in awe of pacer’s skill. bowler was seen consistently hitting good length, as he got slightly older ball to swing late on, thus troubling batsmen. Jasprit Bumrah’s unique spell reaped rewards for Mumbai side, with bowler dismissing Rishabh Pant, Harshal Patel and Marcus Stoinis with great deliveries.
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three wickets also mean that fast bowler has w picked up 23 wickets in Dream11 IPL 2020, most he has ever picked in a single edition of tournament.
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IPL 2020 news: Fans in awe of special Jasprit Bumrah spell
As soon as Jasprit Bumrah was done with his spell, fans and pundits flocked to Twitter to praise 26-year-old’s iconic spell. Popular presenter Harsha Bhogle called Jasprit Bumrah one of treasures of game, as he claimed that bowler was bowling like it was Day 1 of a Test match.
Many fans referred to Bumrah’s three wickets, as y wrote that fast bowler was bowling like he was playing a Test match and t a T20 game. Bringing attention to Jasprit Bumrah’s line and length, many fans hilariously claimed that bowler has started practising for India’s tour of Australia, which is scheduled to begin straight after Dream11 IPL 2020 ends later this year.
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17:31 IST, October 31st 2020