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India national cricket team vs New Zealand cricket team: Indian bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah became the highest wicket-taker in Tests for the 2024 calendar year during India's first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru on Friday.

Bumrah achieved this milestone by dismissing New Zealand's Tom Blundell, taking his tally to 39 wickets in 15 innings. This performance moved him ahead of teammate Ravichandran Ashwin, who has 38 wickets, and he is now joined at the top by other prominent bowlers like England's Gus Atkinson, Pakistan’s Shoaib Bashir, and Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya.

Bumrah’s remarkable year in Test cricket included standout performances, with his best figures of 6/45 coming against England in February. He also delivered another impressive six-wicket haul, taking 6/61 against South Africa in January, further cementing his reputation as one of the leading pacers in world cricket.

Most Test wickets taken in 2024

39* - Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

38* - Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)

38 - Gus Atkinson (ENG)

38 - Prabath Jayasuriya (SL)

38 - Shoaib Bashir (ENG)

Coming to the match, New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra scored his second test hundred to power his side to 345 for 7 at lunch on Day 3. He got incredible support from former captain Tim Southee who came out all guns blazing against spinners and pacers alike in the pre-lunch session. 

Earlier in the day, India got off to a good start with Mohammed Siraj removing Daryl Mitchell and Bumrah removing Blundell. Ravindra Jadeja removed the Glenn Phillips and Matt Henry as India hoped to bowl New Zealand quickly but to no avail.

Currently, New Zealand lead by a staggering 299 with Rachin and Southee occupying the crease.