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Jasprit Bumrah Takes Top Spot In Elite Bowlers' List

Jasprit Bumrah was India's only shining light on Day 2 of the 3rd Test vs Australia in Brisbane.

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Bumrah picked up five of Australia's seven wickets on the day, including the likes of Travis Head and Steve Smith.

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He has now claimed joint top spot in an elite list of bowlers.

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Bumrah has now equalled Pat Cummins as the fast bowler with the most 5-wicket hauls in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC).

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Compared to Cummins, however, Bumrah has a better average, striker rate and economy rate.

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The Top 5:

1. Bumrah - 9
1. Cummins - 9
3. Rabada - 7
4. Hazlewood - 6
5. Southee - 6

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The overall record for the most 5-wicket hauls among all bowlers is held by R Ashwin, who has 11.

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