India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah made history on Sunday by becoming the bowler with the best average among those who have taken 200 or more wickets in Test cricket. He also became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets.
Bumrah achieved this milestone on Day 4 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He dismissed Travis Head to claim his 200th Test wicket, marking a historic moment in his career.
Bumrah’s bowling average of 19.56 is now the best in Test cricket history among bowlers with over 200 wickets. He surpassed the previous record held by West Indies legend Joel Garner, who had an average of 20.34. Bumrah’s incredible consistency puts him ahead of other greats like Malcolm Marshall (20.94), Garner (20.97), and Curtley Ambrose (20.99). This makes him the only bowler with an average below 20 in this elite group.
The 30-year-old pacer also set a record as the fastest Indian to reach 200 wickets in terms of balls bowled, achieving the feat in just 8,484 deliveries. On the global list, he ranks fourth, behind Waqar Younis (7,725), Dale Steyn (7,848), and Kagiso Rabada (8,153).
Fastest to 200 Test Wickets (Balls Bowled):
– 7,725 – Waqar Younis
– 7,848 – Dale Steyn
– 8,153 – Kagiso Rabada
– 8,484 – Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah achieved this milestone in his 44th Test, equaling Ravindra Jadeja. Only Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 38 matches, reached 200 wickets faster for India.
Bumrah’s amazing series continued as he clean-bowled Alex Carey to claim his 202nd Test wicket. With 29 wickets in this series, he became the most successful Indian pacer in a Test series in Australia.
Bumrah’s performance has set a new standard for Indian fast bowlers. His precision and skill have earned him a place among cricket’s legends, inspiring future generations of players.
