Key Highlights
Jasprit Bumrah conceded 112 runs in a single Test innings for the first time in his career during the ongoing 4th Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester in 2025
This marks the most runs ever conceded by Bumrah in an innings, surpassing his previous top expensive spells of 99 runs versus Australia (Melbourne, 2024) and 88 runs against New Zealand (Wellington, 2020)
Despite conceding heavily, Bumrah managed to pick up 2 wickets in the marathon spell of 33 overs, reflecting both his endurance and the challenging conditions
The costly spell contributed to India's struggle in restricting England’s large first innings total, with England piling up a mammoth score and gaining a strong first-innings lead
Bumrah’s previous most expensive outings include 99 runs in Melbourne (2024), 88 in Wellington (2020), 85 in Nottingham (2018), and 84 in Chennai (2021), illustrating how rare it is for the pacer to concede runs at such a rate in Tests
A Historic First in Bumrah’s Test Career
Jasprit Bumrah, regarded as one of India’s premier fast bowlers in Tests, has traditionally maintained tight control and economy in his spells. Since his Test debut, he had never before conceded 100 or more runs in a single innings. This streak came to an end during the latest Test in Manchester where, over the course of 33 overs, he leaked 112 runs while claiming 2 wickets. This performance is uniquely notable considering his overall reputation for accuracy and wicket-taking ability.
Context of the Manchester Test and Bumrah’s Role
The ongoing Old Trafford Test has tested India’s bowling strength against a dominant England batting lineup. While Bumrah excelled in previous matches during this series—with a five-wicket haul at Headingley and a solid performance at Lord’s—his spell in Manchester reflected some uncharacteristic struggles. The pitch and batting conditions favored England, allowing them to amass a very large total. Bumrah’s expensive spell, combined with limited breakthroughs, played a part in India conceding a huge first-innings lead. England’s batsmen, including key players like Stokes, took advantage of the conditions, and India’s bowling attack found it challenging to contain the flow of runs.
Review of Bumrah’s Top Expensive Test Innings
112 runs conceded vs England, Manchester, 2025 (this innings marks his career-high runs conceded)
99 runs vs Australia, Melbourne, 2024 (he took four wickets in this innings despite the runs conceded)
88 runs vs New Zealand, Wellington, 2020
85 runs vs England, Nottingham, 2018 (five wickets in this spell)
84 runs vs England, Chennai, 2021
In all his previous high-run spells, Bumrah managed to take multiple wickets, which balanced out his economy somewhat. The Manchester innings stands out as both his most expensive and among the more difficult outings in terms of impact on the match.
Implications for India and Bumrah Going Forward
While this outing is one of the toughest in Bumrah’s career, it underscores the challenges even elite fast bowlers face in certain conditions and against strong batting lineups. The experience also reflects the persistence and workload management within the Indian pace spearhead’s schedule, factoring breaks during the series due to workload.
Bumrah’s resilience and ability to bounce back will be critical as India moves forward in this series and other upcoming international fixtures. His skillset remains invaluable in Test cricket, and learning to adapt in such testing situations will further enhance his bowling acumen.
Summing Up
Jasprit Bumrah’s 112-run concession in an innings is a milestone marking both a rare expensive spell and a reminder of cricket’s uncertainties at the highest level. Despite the runs leaked, his capability to bowl long spells and claim wickets remains intact. This innings joins his top expensive spells but also enriches his experience, preparing him for future resilience. India’s team management and Bumrah will likely analyze this performance to strategize better in similar conditions ahead.
Sources: cricket.one, Sporting News, India Today
