On Sunday, Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the annals of IPL history, becoming the first Indian cricketer to claim 150 wickets for a single franchise.
The milestone was achieved during Mumbai Indians’ clash against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede stadium, where Bumrah’s impeccable bowling propelled MI to their first win of the 2024 season.
The 30-year-old speedster scalped a couple of crucial wickets against DC, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-22-2.
One of Bumrah’s wickets in the 12th over drew striking parallels with another memorable toe-crusher witnessed in the league just a few days prior.
Bumrah’s cunning delivery, a lethal toe-crusher, left DC opener Prithvi Shaw bamboozled. Despite Shaw’s attempt to evade injury by positioning his back leg out of harm’s way, Bumrah’s yorker found its mark, sending the leg stump cartwheeling. The dismissal marked the end of Shaw’s impressive innings, where he amassed 66 runs off 40 deliveries.
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Last Wednesday, amidst the carnage unleashed by Kolkata Knight Riders, Ishant Sharma’s masterful display of toe-crushing yorkers stood out as the defining moment for Delhi Capitals.
Facing the destructive Russell, Ishant summoned all his experience to deliver an inswinging yorker that left the West Indian tumbling onto the ground. Russell’s futile attempt to defend resulted in a remarkable spectacle as the stumps were sent flying. Ishant’s delivery left KKR batter applauding the veteran pacer as he trudged back to the pavilion.
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Both instances exemplified the artistry of toe-crushing yorkers, leaving fans enraptured and divided in their opinions. Spectators continue to debate which delivery reigns supreme, but it won’t be an easy to decide for the cricket fans.
