On This Day: Jasprit Bumrah Creates History by Hitting Stuart Broad for 35 Runs in a Single Over

Known more for his bowling, Bumrah surprised everyone by going all out against Broad, smashing him for 35 runs in a single over during a Test match. It was pure entertainment for fans and a reminder of that night in 2007. While Bumrah made history, Broad was once again on the wrong end of a record-breaking over. Let’s look back at how it all happened.

Stuart Broad vs Jasprit Bumrah in the 2022 Birmingham Test

With the ball in hand, Jasprit Bumrah is a dangerous athlete, but with the bat in hand, he is sometimes equally dangerous, and that’s what happened in an unforgettable Test cricket moment! The 84th over, bowled by Stuart Broad to India’s captain, became one of the priciest overs ever, giving up a massive 35 runs. India’s score skyrocketed from 377/9 to 412/9, lifting their run rate to a strong 4.90. Bumrah, batting at number 10, turned hero with the bat, smashing 29 runs off just 14 balls, including four fours and two sixes.

His fearless swings put him atop a rare list for the most runs in a single Test over, surpassing legends like Brian Lara and George Bailey. The over started with a bang as Broad bowled a short ball that Bumrah hooked, sending a huge top edge past fielder Zak Crawley for four. Things got crazier when Broad overstepped, delivering a no-ball, and Bumrah whacked a full toss for a six, adding seven runs. Broad’s woes continued with a short ball that flew over Bumrah and keeper Sam Billings, earning five wides.

Bumrah kept the pressure on, smashing a full toss through mid-on for another four. The next ball was edged to fine leg for four more, followed by a powerful shot through midwicket for yet another boundary, even though Bumrah ended up in a heap on the ground. The over closed with a quick single, as Bumrah tipped the ball and ran, with Mohammed Siraj barely diving to safety. This wild over matched the Test record for the most runs in a single over, with 29 runs off Bumrah’s bat plus extras. India’s tail, often thought to be weak, proved its might.

India vs England: July 1-July 5, 2022

The fifth Test match of the India tour of England, played at Edgbaston, Birmingham from July 1 to 5, 2022, was a thrilling contest that ended with England chasing down a challenging target to win by seven wickets, levelling the series at 2-2.

India’s First Innings

India batted first after England won the toss, piling on 416 in 84.5 overs at a solid 4.90 runs per over. Rishabh Pant was the star, smashing 146 off 111 balls with 19 fours and 4 sixes, while Ravindra Jadeja anchored with 104 off 194 balls, hitting 13 fours. They came together at 98/5, putting on 222 for the sixth wicket to save India. James Anderson was England’s hero, taking 5 wickets for 60, nabbing Shubman Gill (17), Cheteshwar Pujara (13), and Shreyas Iyer (15). Matthew Potts got Hanuma Vihari (20) and Virat Kohli (11) for 2/105.

The tail went wild, with Jasprit Bumrah blasting an unbeaten 31 off 16 (4 fours, 2 sixes). His 29 runs off Stuart Broad’s 84th over, four fours, two sixes, a no-ball, and five wides, made 35 runs total, matching the Test record for the priciest over. Mohammed Siraj added 2 off 6, and 40 extras (17 leg byes, 14 no-balls) helped. Broad (1/89) and Ben Stokes (1/47) struggled, but Anderson kept things tight.

England’s First Innings

England’s reply started shaky, crumbling to 83/5. Jasprit Bumrah struck hard, taking 3/68, dismissing Alex Lees (6 off 9), Zak Crawley (9 off 17), and Ollie Pope (10 off 18). Mohammed Siraj grabbed 4/66, getting Joe Root (31 off 67), while Mohammed Shami (2/78) removed Jack Leach for a duck. Jonny Bairstow saved the day with a cracking 106 off 140 balls (14 fours, 2 sixes), teaming up with Ben Stokes (25 off 36) and Sam Billings (36 off 57).

Shardul Thakur (1/48) got Stokes, and Siraj mopped up Stuart Broad (1 off 5) and Matthew Potts (19 off 18). England were all out for 284 in 61.3 overs, 132 runs behind. India’s bowlers were on point, with Bumrah leading and Siraj firing. They gave away 35 extras, including 16 byes and 13 no-balls, but kept England in check. Bairstow’s ton showed fight, but India’s pace attack, backed by a tight Ravindra Jadeja (0/3), had the upper hand, giving India a strong lead going into their second innings.

India’s Second Innings

India’s second innings kicked off with a stumble as Shubman Gill fell for 4 off 3 balls, caught off James Anderson. Cheteshwar Pujara dug in for 66 off 168 balls (8 fours), and Rishabh Pant kept things lively with 57 off 86 balls (8 fours). Hanuma Vihari (11 off 44), Virat Kohli (20 off 40), and Shreyas Iyer (19 off 26) couldn’t go big. Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with 23 off 58, and Mohammed Shami smashed 13 off 14.

Jasprit Bumrah scored 7 off 20 with a six, and Mohammed Siraj was 2 not out off 9. India were bowled out for 245 in 81.5 overs at a slower 2.99 run rate, setting England 378 to win. Ben Stokes was England’s star, taking 4/33, getting Kohli, Jadeja, Shami, and Bumrah. Stuart Broad (2/58) dismissed Pujara and Vihari, while Matthew Potts (2/50) and Jack Leach (1/28) helped. Anderson (1/46) bowled tightly, and 19 extras added to the total. India’s batting wasn’t as strong as their first innings but set a tough chase.

England’s Second Innings

England chased 378 like champs, finishing at 378/3 in 76.4 overs at 4.93 runs per over. Alex Lees (56 off 65) and Zak Crawley (46 off 76) kicked things off with a 107-run opening stand. Jasprit Bumrah (2/74) got Crawley and Ollie Pope (0 off 3), and a run-out sent Lees back, leaving England 109/3. Then Joe Root (142 not out off 173, 19 fours, 1 six) and Jonny Bairstow (114 not out off 145, 15 fours, 1 six) took over, putting on 269 unbeaten runs for the fourth wicket.

Root hit his ton off 136 balls, Bairstow off 138, powering England to a historic win. India’s bowlers couldn’t break through as Mohammed Shami (0/64), Mohammed Siraj (0/98), Shardul Thakur (0/65), and Ravindra Jadeja (0/62) tried but failed. Extras (20) helped England, who wrapped up the chase on day five, showing their bold new style under coach Brendon McCullum in one of their biggest Test chases ever.