Jasprit Bumrah, one of the greatest fast bowlers in Indian cricket history, has consistently delivered remarkable performances for the side against Australia. He has given his best and achieved various records to his name in the tour down under.
The Indian fast bowler has impressed fans and experts across all formats, cementing his place as a key player for the Indian team. As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 29 wickets in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the Australian soil.
The records achieved by India’s premier fast bowler are:
1: The only bowler with over 200 Test wickets and an average below 20
Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah holds the unique distinction of being the only bowler in Test cricket history to claim 200 wickets at an average below 20. He has so far taken 202 Test wickets at an impressive average of 19.41.
2: The fastest Indian to 200 Test wickets in terms of balls bowled
The 31-year-old pacer reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets on Day 4 of the Melbourne Test, becoming the quickest Indian bowler to achieve this feat in terms of balls bowled.
3: Most wickets by an Indian pacer in Australian tour
He also holds the record for the most wickets taken by an Indian fast bowler in a Test series in Australia. Bumrah has claimed 29 wickets in the series so far, with one match in Sydney still remaining.
4: Â Most wickets for India in SENA Tests
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 202 wickets in 44 Test matches since his debut in 2018 against South Africa. Of these, 150 wickets have come in SENA countries.
5: Most wickets by an Indian bowler at the MCG
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 23 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from just three matches, with his best figures being 6/33. He now holds the record for the most wickets by an Indian bowler in red-ball cricket at the MCG.
Jasprit Bumrah’s exceptional achievements and consistent performances have solidified his legacy as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers in Test cricket history.
