Jasprit Bumrah showed why he is one of the best bowlers in the world when he dismissed young Australian batter Sam Konstas early in the second innings of the fourth Test in Melbourne. Konstas, who dominated India in the first innings with a fearless 61 off 65 balls, couldn’t repeat his performance.

Opening with Usman Khawaja, Konstas struggled against Bumrah and his bowling partner Akash Deep. Bumrah's sharp in-cutter on the third ball of the seventh over ended Konstas’s innings. The ball, bowled at 139.7 km/h, moved in sharply from a good length, sneaked through the gap between Konstas’s bat and pad, and clipped the top of the off-stump. Bumrah celebrated the wicket by encouraging the crowd to cheer, mimicking Konstas's actions from Day 3 when the young batter rallied the crowd after dismissing Virat Kohli.

Top delivery, top celebration! 🤌

Thank you Jassi Bhai for this absolute cinema! 😁#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 4th Test, Day 4 | LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/z4JbYOWy0j

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 29, 2024

The crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, mostly supporting Australia, reacted with boos to Bumrah’s celebration. This moment showed the heated rivalry between the teams. Commentator Sunil Gavaskar humorously noted, “Fast bowlers have long memories,” pointing out Bumrah's reply to Konstas's earlier antics.

Social Media Takes the Fun Route

Social media also reacted quickly, with fans praising Bumrah for his brilliant delivery and cheeky celebration. Many remembered how Konstas had mocked Bumrah earlier in the match. In the first innings, Konstas had confidently played aggressive shots, including a ramp six against Bumrah. That moment put pressure on the Indian bowler, but Bumrah’s dismissal of Konstas in the second innings proved his class and ability to bounce back.

Fans on Twitter joked about Bumrah's payback. Some called it a perfect example of how cricket often has “second chances,” while others enjoyed the drama between the two players. Memes, jokes, and creative edits flooded the platforms, making this exchange one of the highlights of the match.

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— DJ Sinha (@sdj374531) December 29, 2024

in that moment, bumrah just proved why is he the best in the world not that he needed to and the way he celebrated tells you the emotion ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FIIyDjWkms

— p 💌 (@ssnoozefest) December 29, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah: The silent assassin with a deadly yorker.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/liIi2mByuz

— Byomkesh (@byomkesbakshy) December 29, 2024

Hey Sam Konstas, MCG crowd, West Australia and your illegitimate kids in Pakistan, Bangladesh and few in India,

Jasprit Bumrah reminded you that: pic.twitter.com/LdNN90qDNY

— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) December 29, 2024

What’s the Story Behind the Celebration?

Bumrah’s celebration wasn’t just about taking the wicket; it was a direct response to Konstas’s earlier antics. On Day 3, after dismissing Virat Kohli, Konstas had rallied the crowd with a pumped-up gesture, mocking Bumrah and energizing the Australian fans.

Bumrah’s reply in the second innings, with the same gesture, showed that he doesn’t forget such moments easily. His celebration was not only a statement of dominance but also a reminder of the emotional highs and lows that cricket brings.

The Test match saw several highlights, including Nitish Kumar Reddy’s incredible century. Reddy, batting at number eight, scored 114 runs, helping India reach 369 in their first innings. His knock received a standing ovation from the crowd and praise from cricket legends.

As the Test continues, the India-Australia rivalry remains as intense as ever. While Konstas had his moment in the spotlight, Bumrah’s performance reminded everyone why he’s such a feared bowler.