Jasprit Bumrah Surpasses Zaheer & Ishant to Secure No. 2 Spot in Elite Five-Wicket Hauls List

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:26:35 IST

Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational performance on Sunday (December 15), dominating the second day of the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. The 31-year-old fast bowler claimed five wickets for 72 runs in 25 overs, marking his 12th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. With this achievement, Bumrah surpassed Indian legends Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma, both of whom have 11 five-wicket hauls in the format.

Bumrah’s spell began with the dismissal of Usman Khawaja (21), caught behind by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant during the morning session. He followed it up in his next over by sending Nathan McSweeney (9) back to the pavilion. His third scalp came in the form of Steve Smith, who was dismissed for a well-made 101. Bumrah’s brilliance continued as he claimed two wickets—Mitchell Marsh (5) and Travis Head (152)—in the same over, showcasing his versatility and control.

Climbing the Record Books
Bumrah now boasts 12 five-wicket hauls in Tests, second only to Kapil Dev (23) among Indian pacers .

Most Five-Wicket Hauls by Indian Pacers in Tests

Kapil Dev – 23
Jasprit Bumrah – 12
Zaheer Khan – 11
Ishant Sharma – 11
Javagal Srinath – 10

His performance also made history in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries, as Bumrah became the first Indian bowler to achieve eight five-wicket hauls in these challenging conditions, surpassing Kapil Dev’s record of seven.

Most Five-Wicket Hauls by Indians in SENA Countries (Tests)

Jasprit Bumrah – 8
Kapil Dev – 7
Zaheer Khan – 6

Nearing Another Milestone in Australia
In the ongoing series, Bumrah has already claimed 17 wickets, bringing his total tally in Australia to 49 in just 10 matches. This feat ties him with Anil Kumble. Bumrah now stands just three wickets shy of breaking Kapil Dev’s record of 51 wickets to become India’s most successful Test bowler on Australian soil.

Most Test Wickets for India in Australia

Kapil Dev – 51
Jasprit Bumrah – 49
Anil Kumble – 49
Ravichandran Ashwin – 40
Bishan Singh Bedi – 35

Dominance in the World Test Championship
Bumrah’s five-wicket haul on Sunday marked his ninth in the World Test Championship (WTC), equaling Pat Cummins’ record. Among bowlers with the most WTC fifers, Bumrah trails only R Ashwin (11) and Nathan Lyon (10).

Most Five-Wicket Hauls in WTC

Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 11
Nathan Lyon (Australia) – 10
Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 9
Pat Cummins (Australia) – 9
Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 7

In the current 2023–25 WTC cycle, Bumrah has been exceptional, taking 58 wickets in 12 matches this year alone. He is just one wicket behind Ashwin, who leads with 63 wickets.

Most Wickets in WTC 2023–25

Ravichandran Ashwin (India) – 63
Jasprit Bumrah (India) – 62
Mitchell Starc (Australia) – 59
Pat Cummins (Australia) – 58
Josh Hazlewood (Australia) – 56