On the second day of the third Test between India and England at Lord’s, Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is the best fast bowler in the world. After dismissing Harry Brooke with a quickfire delivery on the first day, Bumrah bowled another blistering delivery, this time England captain Ben Stokes fell prey to his dangerous inswinger.
Bumrah dismissed England captain Ben Stokes in the third over of the morning. Bumrah bowled a round the wicket ball with an angled delivery. The ball stayed low and ripped through Stokes’ defence to hit the off stump. Stokes, who had scored 44 off 110 balls, looked in disbelief.
England resumed the second day at 251/4 and Joe Root fell short of his hundred by one run. Root completed his 37th Test century off the very first ball, after which Bumrah began his brilliant performance.
Bumrah overtook Kapil Dev
Before the third Test, Bumrah was one wicket behind Kapil with 42 wickets. He equalled the 1983 World Cup-winning captain by taking the wicket of Harry Brook on the first day and surpassed Kapil by dismissing Stokes. With this wicket, Bumrah surpassed Indian icon Kapil Dev in the list of most wickets taken by Indian players in England.
Meanwhile, Bumrah dismissed Joe Root with another nip-backer delivery which hit the bat and went on to hit the stumps. Bumrah then had Chris Woakes caught behind the wicket on the very next ball. Although the umpires had given him not out, India overturned the decision by taking a review as the edge of the bat was slightly touched.
Most wickets for India in England:
1 – Ishant Sharma: 51 wickets in 15 matches
2 – Jasprit Bumrah: 46 wickets in 11 matches
3 – Kapil Dev: 43 wickets in 13 matches
4 – Mohammed Shami: 42 wickets in 14 matches
5 – Anil Kumble: 36 wickets in 10 matches
As far as the series is concerned, it is currently tied at 1-1. England won the first match of the series at Leeds by five wickets, after which the Shubman Gill-led side made a brilliant comeback by winning their first Test match at Edgbaston by 336 runs.
FAQ
What happened in the Jasprit Bumrah vs Ben Stokes moment?
During the IND vs ENG 2025 Test series, Jasprit Bumrah bowled a brilliant inswinger that completely beat Ben Stokes and knocked out his off stump.
Why is this delivery being talked about so much?
Bumrah’s inswinger was fast, accurate, and unplayable — a textbook example of reverse swing bowling. The dismissal was dramatic and has gone viral among cricket fans.
Which match did this happen in?
This moment occurred during one of the Tests in the 2025 India vs England series. The exact match date may vary depending on the Test calendar.
How can I watch the video of the dismissal?
You can find the video on official cricket platforms like the BCCI’s or ECB’s social media pages, YouTube, or cricket broadcaster websites.
