After restricting India to 252 in the 1st innings, Sri Lanka’s hopes of making a dent in the 2nd Test were over when they conceded a lead of 143 in Bengaluru.
The tourists were bundled out for 109.
India’s main weapon on the islanders was none other than Jasprit Bumrah.
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The pacer took 5/24 to break the back of the Lankan batting as he once against reminded the world why he is India’s premier pacer.
This was his 8th 5-wicket haul and 1st on Indian soil.
Our best fast bowler finally got 5 wickets in an innings on home soil.
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Bumrah is slowly evolving into a better bowler than he used to be.
He is more lethal and looks to make the ball talk as the Lankans found out.
2022 has only just begun and Rohit Sharma will hope more such performances are produced in the upcoming games.