Jasprit Bumrah Eclipses Kapil Dev For Most Five-Wicket Hauls In Away Tests

On a radiant Friday afternoon at the iconic Lord’s, Jasprit Bumrah etched his name deeper into cricketing folklore by overtaking Kapil Dev for the most five-wicket hauls in away Tests by an Indian. His destructive spell of 5/74 against England in the first innings marked his 13th five-wicket haul outside India, eclipsing Kapil’s long-standing record of 12 in 66 away matches.

Returning to the squad after missing the Edgbaston Test, Bumrah showcased his trademark control and lethal precision. The 31-year-old dismantled England’s top order with surgical accuracy, removing key batters Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes before sealing the five-for by bowling Jofra Archer in the 110th over. His relentless pace and sharp seam movement helped India bowl out the hosts for 387 runs, turning the tide at one of cricket’s most historic venues.

Statistical Brilliance

Bumrah has now played 47 Tests, claiming 215 wickets, with a remarkable 168 scalps coming in overseas conditions, highlighting his dominance on pace-friendly wickets. Since debuting in 2016, the Gujarat-born pacer has picked up 15 five-wicket hauls,