Jasprit Bumrah Dominates Headlines with Fiery Spell Against England in Leeds Test
June 22, 2025 – Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, has taken center stage in the ongoing Test series against England with a sensational performance at Headingley, Leeds. On Day 2 of the first Test, Bumrah delivered a devastating opening spell, claiming the wickets of Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, and Joe Root, leaving England’s top order in disarray and reaffirming his status as one of the world’s elite bowlers.
Bumrah’s spell began with the dismissal of Crawley in the very first over, setting the tone for a challenging day for the English batters. He continued his assault by removing Duckett, who had managed a resilient 62, and later sent England’s star batter Joe Root back to the pavilion. Bumrah finished the day with figures of 3 for 48, accounting for all three wickets to fall as England reached 209 for 3 in response to India’s imposing first-innings total of 471.
England opener Ben Duckett was effusive in his praise for Bumrah, describing his over as “a hell of an over” and calling him “the best bowler in the world.” Duckett highlighted Bumrah’s unique run-up and his ability to deliver a variety of deliveries without any discernible cue, making him exceptionally difficult to face. “You do not know if he’s bowling a bouncer or a slower ball or an outswinger or an inswinger until it comes out of his hand, really. He’s got such a fast wrist. So that is why you have got to watch the ball so hard with him,” Duckett remarked.
Bumrah’s impact was not limited to the wickets column. His relentless accuracy and pace under the Headingley lights made scoring difficult, and his presence was felt even by set batsmen. Duckett and Ollie Pope, who stitched together a crucial 122-run partnership, credited their positive mindset and mutual support for surviving Bumrah’s testing spell.
With his latest haul, Bumrah has surpassed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram to become the Asian bowler with the most Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), further cementing his legacy as a modern great.
As the Test series unfolds, Bumrah’s form will be pivotal to India’s prospects, with fans and analysts alike anticipating more match-defining spells from the fast bowling ace. England, meanwhile, will be searching for answers to counter Bumrah’s brilliance as the series progresses.