Jasprit Bumrah scripted history by becoming the quickest Indian fast bowler to take 150 Test wickets. Jasprit Bumrah reached this milestone on Day 2 of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam, delivering a masterful cutter that concluded Ben Stokes' notable innings, securing his 150th wicket in only 34 Test matches. Bumrah returned with a fabulous spell of 6/45 to help India restrict England to 253 and take 145 run lead in the ongoing second Test.
A look at the fastest Indian bowlers to snare 150 Test wickets
R Ashwin in 29 matches
Ravindra Jadeja in 32 matches
Jasprit Bumrah in 34 matches
Anil Kumble in 34 matches
Erapalli Prasanna in 34 matches
Bumrah's achievement of reaching this milestone positions him among cricket legends Anil Kumble and Erapalli Prasanna, as he becomes the third-fastest Indian bowler to secure 150 Test wickets. Leading the pack is R Ashwin, who reached the milestone in a record 29 matches, showcasing his extraordinary talent and commitment.
Ravindra Jadeja, alongside Bumrah, Kumble, and Prasanna, has also distinguished himself in the world of cricket with his exceptional skill, contributing to the sport's illustrious history. Bumrah's path to 150 Test wickets is notable for his remarkable average of over 20.7, making him the third-best among bowlers who have taken 150 or more wickets in Tests. His standout performance of 6/27 against West Indies in Kingston in 2019, which featured a hat-trick, underscores his incredible ability and finesse.
Within the context of Asian fast bowlers, Bumrah's record is surpassed only by the legendary Waqar Younis, who reached the same tally of wickets in just 27 Tests. Alongside them, Pakistani cricket icons Imran Khan and Shoaib Akhtar, who both achieved this feat in 37 matches, highlight the deep-seated tradition of fast bowling prowess in Asia.
Fastest Asian pacers to take 150 Test wickets
Waqar Younis (Pakistan) - 27 matches
Jasprit Bumrah (India) - 34 matches
Imran Khan (Pakistan) - 37 matches
Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) - 37 matches
Bumrah achieved his 10th fifer in Test cricket with the wicket of Tom Hartley, completing a quintet of dismissals that included Joe Root (5), Ollie Pope (23), Jonny Bairstow (25), Ben Stokes (47), and Hartley (21) and then James Anderson, effectively stalling England's momentum in the second innings.
Bumrah's steady performances and knack for breaking through batting defenses have established him as a leading force in international cricket, with his recent achievements solidifying his position as one of the top fast bowlers in the sport.
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