Bumrah's Celebrappeal Seals Crucial Wicket in Tense Test Match

On November 14, 2025, Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made a crucial breakthrough for his team on the opening day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa. Bumrah dismissed South African batsman Tony de Zorzi with a dramatic celebrappeal, leaving the visitors struggling at 120/5 after 32.3 overs.

The wicket came on the third ball of the 33rd over, with Bumrah delivering a good-length ball that jagged in off the seam and stayed low. De Zorzi, beaten on the inside edge, was struck plumb in front, prompting Bumrah's instant celebrappeal as the umpire raised his finger. The batter reviewed the decision, but ball-tracking confirmed the on-field call, upholding Bumrah's dismissal.

Earlier, South Africa had won the toss and elected to bat first. The Proteas got off to a solid start, with openers Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton adding 57 runs in the first 10 overs. However, Bumrah provided the first breakthrough for India, dismissing Rickelton for 23 in the 11th over. The Indian pacer then struck again, removing Markram for 31, before Kuldeep Yadav claimed the wickets of captain Temba Bavuma and Wiaan Mulder.

Bumrah's dismissal of de Zorzi for 24 was his third scalp of the day, leaving the visitors in a precarious position as they look to build a competitive first-innings total on a challenging pitch at the Eden Gardens.