In a historic moment at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 29, 2024, Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in the record books by becoming the fastest Indian pacer to reach 200 Test wickets. Achieving this milestone in just 44 Test matches, Bumrah surpassed the previous record held by Kapil Dev, who took 50 matches to reach the same milestone.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Journey to 200 Test Wickets
Bumrah’s journey to 200 Test wickets has been nothing short of extraordinary. Known for his precision, accuracy, and ability to generate late movement, Bumrah has consistently troubled batsmen around the world. His 200th wicket came during the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia when he dismissed Travis Head for just one run. This achievement also made him the joint second-fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets, alongside Ravindra Jadeja.
In terms of balls bowled, Bumrah reached the milestone with his 8,484th delivery, making him the fourth-fastest bowler globally to achieve this feat. Only Waqar Younis (7,725 balls), Dale Steyn (7,848 balls), and Kagiso Rabada (8,154 balls) have reached 200 Test wickets faster.
Bumrah’s bowling average of 19.56 is the lowest among all bowlers who have taken 200 Test wickets, further highlighting his exceptional skill and consistency. His performance in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series has been outstanding, with 29 wickets at an average of 12.34.
200 Test wickets and counting for Jasprit Bumrah 📈
A closer look at his career numbers ➡️ https://t.co/x4oYtHsNnP #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/LjNOp9XTS7
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 29, 2024
Reflecting on his achievement, Bumrah expressed his gratitude and determination to continue performing at the highest level. “It’s a great feeling to reach this milestone, but I’m not stopping here. I want to keep contributing to the team’s success and help India win more matches,” he said.
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