Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler, achieved a historic milestone on Sunday during the Boxing Day Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Bumrah became the fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets in terms of balls bowled, accomplishing the feat in just 8484 deliveries.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Record-Breaking Achievement
Bumrah surpassed Mohammed Shami, who previously held the record by achieving 200 wickets in 9896 deliveries. Overall, Bumrah now ranks fourth in the world for the fewest balls bowled to 200 Test wickets, trailing only Waqar Younis (7725), Dale Steyn (7848), and Kagiso Rabada (8154).
Key Milestones Achieved by Jasprit Bumrah:
Fastest Indian to 200 Test Wickets: Achieved in 8484 balls.
First Bowler with 200 Test Wickets at a Sub-20 Bowling Average: Bumrah’s stellar average places him in an elite category, unmatched by any other bowler in the format.
Fastest Indian Pacer in Matches: Bumrah reached the milestone in 44 Tests, second only to R Ashwin (38 matches) among all Indian bowlers.
Top Performer in ICC World Test Championship: Bumrah became the third pacer after Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc to complete 150 Test wickets in the championship.
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The Milestone Moment
On Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test, Bumrah claimed Travis Head’s wicket for his 200th scalp. This milestone came after his dominant performance in the first innings, where he bagged four crucial wickets. Bumrah now stands alongside contemporary greats Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada, who also achieved the milestone in their 44th Test match.
Fewest Balls to 200 Test Wickets (India):
1. 8484 – Jasprit Bumrah
2. 9896 – Mohammed Shami
3. 10248 – R Ashwin
4. 11066 – Kapil Dev
5. 11989 – Ravindra Jadeja
Why Jasprit Bumrah is a Modern-Day Cricket Legend
Since his Test debut in January 2018, Jasprit Bumrah has redefined fast bowling for India. Known for his unorthodox action and unmatched precision, Bumrah has proven his mettle across all formats. His ability to adapt to different conditions and deliver consistent performances under pressure makes him one of the greatest bowlers in contemporary cricket.
As Bumrah continues to lead India’s bowling attack, fans and analysts alike anticipate even greater records from this extraordinary talent.