Jasprit Bumrah walks in bat after Mohammad Siraj walks out, and its time for him to relive his batting excellence as well. Bumrah, who relies highly on his defense, hit a six off Pat Cummins in the very first ball of the 68th over. Cummins gave a short ball to Bumrah, to which the later, going well deep into his crease, using the pace of the ball, hooked it over the fine leg. Bumrah then steadied himself and savoured his skill, leaving Cummins astonished with a smile on his face. Jasprit Bumrah just smashes Pat Cummins for six! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/vOwqRwBaZD — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2024 Bumrah, however, is the last hope for India to avoid a follow-on, while the Aussies would like exactly the opposite. Bumrah excels with both bat and ball Last day on Day 3, Indian star bowler Jasprit Bumrah had a witty exchange with a journalist when asked about India's batting collapse. India, reeling at 51/4 in response to Australia's 445, faced tough conditions. When questioned about the team’s batting, Bumrah quipped, “Google who has the most runs in a Test over,” referencing his 34-run blitz against Stuart Broad in 2022, before lightheartedly brushing off the question. Amid India’s struggles, Bumrah delivered a stellar six-wicket haul, dismantling Australia’s lineup despite a 241-run partnership between centurions Travis Head and Steve Smith. His dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continues, with 18 wickets in five innings. Bumrah also achieved a historic milestone, becoming only the second Indian bowler after Kapil Dev to claim 50 Test wickets in Australia. While India’s top order faltered against Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Pat Cummins, Bumrah’s performance was a rare bright spot, showcasing his resilience and ability to shine under pressure.