Bumrah Did Some Magic with the Ball

Bumrah Did Some Magic with the Ball

West Indies captain Jason Holder praised India's Jasprit Bumrah after his stunning journey on the fourth day of the Antigua Test. The West Indies had no chance of getting close to the 419-point target, let alone chasing her as Bumrah spat the fire. Bumrah completely dismantled the West Indies stick with figures of 5 for 7 out of 8 and competed for only 100.

The West Indies players seemed distraught as Bumrah exchanged the ball violently. Half of the West Indies team was back in the hut with only 15 points on the board. At fifty, they were nine. However, thanks to a 50-point showdown between the last two teams, Miguel Cummins and Kemar Roach, the West Indies managed to reach the three-figure mark.

At The end of the game, Jason Holder, congratulated Bumrah. The West Indies general said that Bumrah had "played magic balls".

"Today, Bumrah threw some magic balls, and he had some of our batsmen with perfect balls. We must find ways. He's a quality pitcher, but there's a solution," Holder told reporters at a conference after the game.

Holder also praised Ishant Sharma and Mohammad Shami, who supported Bumrah very well and scalped three and two wickets, respectively.

"They Played well. Bumrah threw an exceptional spell, Ishant also supported a lot, as did Shami. I want those spells where the opposition gets to the top and stays at the top. We've seen that happen all over the world," Holder added.

Holder admitted that the team had been reduced by a few points, having scored only 222 in the first innings, while India had 297 points in its first round.

"We Missed several points, and I think the wicket was perfect for the stick. In the initial phase, when the ball is new, it is difficult as a batsman to support, but after that, it becomes easy. We didn't get enough points in that game," Holder said.

The West Indies will now face India in the second Test of the series at Sabina Park in Kingston from August 30.