Jasprit Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Year
Jasprit Bumrah has had an incredible year, achieving numerous milestones in Test cricket. One of his most notable records is becoming the first player to reach 200 wickets with the lowest average. He achieved this feat by dismissing Travis Head as his 200th Test wicket on the fourth day of the Boxing-Day Test match.
Fastest Indian Bowler to Reach 200 Test Wickets
Bumrah has become the sixth fast bowler for India to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket. He has also achieved a special feat in the 21st century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His impressive record has earned him a place among the top Indian bowlers in Test cricket.
Indian Bowlers with Most Test Wickets Away from Home
Several Indian bowlers have made significant contributions to the team’s victory in Test cricket. Bumrah has now overtaken Mohammed Shami and reached the 5th position in terms of taking most wickets in Tests away from home for India. Here is the list of top Indian bowlers with most Test wickets away from home:
- Anil Kumble – 269 wickets
- Kapil Dev – 215 wickets
- Zaheer Khan – 207 wickets
- Ishant Sharma – 207 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah – 155 wickets so far
- Mohammed Shami – 154 wickets
Most International Wickets Against Australia in Australia
Bumrah has broken Kapil Dev’s record of taking most wickets by India against the Australian team in Australia. He has taken a total of 74 wickets against Australia in international cricket, surpassing Kapil Dev’s 72 wickets. Anil Kumble has 53 wickets in his name.
Second Bowler to Achieve This Feat in Melbourne Stadium
Bumrah has become the second bowler after Dale Steyn to take 4 or more wickets in both innings of a Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He took 4 wickets in the first innings and 4 wickets in the second innings of the ongoing match.
Second Indian Fast Bowler to Achieve This Feat
Bumrah has become the second Indian fast bowler to take four or more wickets in an innings 5 times in a Test series. Kapil Dev achieved this feat against Pakistan in the 1979-80 Test series. Irfan Pathan has achieved the feat of taking four or more wickets in an innings four times in a Test series.