India vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah scripted history by becoming the fastest Indian pacer to reach the milestone of 150 Test wickets. Bumrah reached the landmark during the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, where he bowled a beautiful cutter to end Ben Stokes’ promising cameo, marking his 150th dismissal in just 34 Test matches.
Bumrah’s ascent to this landmark places him alongside the legendary spinners Anil Kumble and Erapalli Prasanna, making him the third-fastest Indian bowler to accomplish this feat. R Ashwin stands tall as the fastest Indian to claim 150 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in just 29 matches, a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication.
Following closely behind are Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Anil Kumble, and Erapalli Prasanna, each making their mark in the cricketing world with their remarkable prowess, etching their names into the fabric of the sport’s rich legacy.
The ace pacer’s journey to 150 Test wickets is marked by an impressive bowling average of over 20.7, ranking him third-best among bowlers with 150 or more Test scalps. His career-best Test innings figures of 6/27 against West Indies in Kingston in 2019, which included a hat-trick, highlight his exceptional talent and skill.
Fastest Asian pacers to 150 Test wickets
Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 27 matches
Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 34 matches
Imran Khan (Pakistan) – 37 matches
Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) – 37 matches
In the realm of Asian pacers, only the legendary Waqar Younis is ahead of Bumrah’s record, having achieved the same number of wickets in a mere 27 Tests. Joining them in this exclusive club are Pakistan’s Imran and Shoaib Akhtar, both iconic figures in the world of cricket, who reached the milestone in 37 matches, underlining the rich tradition of fast bowling talent in Asia.
5-WICKET HAUL
Bumrah also completed his 10th five-wicket haul in Test cricket after dismissing Tom Hartley. Bumrah accounted for the dismissal of Joe Root (5), Ollie Pope (23), Jonny Bairstow (25), Stokes (47) and Hartley (21) to derail England’s charge in the second innings.
Bumrah’s consistent performance and ability to dismantle batting line-ups have made him a formidable force in international cricket, and his latest accomplishment further cements his status as one of the game’s premier fast bowlers.
