Kapil to Bumrah: Top five best bowling performances by Indians in Australia

Kapil Dev holds the record for the best bowling performance for India in Australia with his fiery spell in the 1985 Adelaide Test

India and Australia are all set to take each other on in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting Friday, November 22, at Perth. India will aim to complete the hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia, while Australia will hope to finally get their hands on the coveted trophy after four back-to-back losses, including two on their own home soil.  Check IND vs AUS 1st Test Day 2 LIVE SCORE AND MATCH UPDATES HERE 

 

However, if India want to retain the trophy, they need their bowlers to step up to the plate, give their best, and shoulder the burden of getting the team over the line. There is no shortage of Indian bowlers running rampage in Australia, as from Kapil Dev to Jasprit Bumrah, all have made Australia get down on their knees at one time or another. So, here we have the list of the top five bowling performances by Indian bowlers on Australian soil over the years. Take a look:

 

Kapil Dev: 8 for 106 

The Haryana Hurricane, Kapil Dev, sent ripples through the Australian batting line-up in the second innings of the 1985 Adelaide Test with his fiery spell of 8 for 106 in the first innings, which set the stage for India to secure a draw against the home team.   

 

Anil Kumble: 8 for 141 

Anil Kumble showcased his brilliance with the ball during the 2004 Sydney Test, taking 8 for 141 in the first innings. His valiant effort, though not enough for a win, played a crucial role in India securing a hard-fought draw against the Aussies. 

 

Jasprit Bumrah: 6 for 33 

Jasprit Bumrah decimated the Australian batting line-up in the 2018 Boxing Day Test at Melbourne with his exceptional spell of 6 for 33 in the first innings. His performance set up a historic victory for India, paving the way for a memorable series win Down Under.   

 

Ajit Agarkar: 6 for 41 

Ajit Agarkar stunned Australia with a sensational spell of 6 for 41 in the second innings of the 2003 Adelaide Test. His match-winning performance helped India achieve a remarkable four-wicket victory on Australian soil.   

 

BS Chandrasekhar: 6 for 52 

BS Chandrasekhar spun a web around the Australian batters during the Melbourne Test of 1977, taking 6 for 52 in the second innings. His magical spell was instrumental in India securing a memorable victory in a low-scoring thriller.    Top Indian bowling performance in Australia 

Top bowling performance by Indian bowlers in Australia
Player	Figures	Year	Venue
Kapil Dev	8 for 106	1985	Adelaide
Anil Kumble	8 for 141	2004	Sydney
Jasprit Bumrah	6 for 33	2018	Melbourne
Ajit Agarkar	6 for 41	2003	Adelaide
BS Chandrasekhar	6 for 52	1977	Melbourne