5 bowlers who have taken 100+ wickets in all formats, ft Jasprit Bumrah

The cricket world celebrated a historic achievement when Jasprit Bumrah, IndiaThe leading fast bowler took his 100th T20 International wicket South Africa In Cuttack, he was officially inducted into the ‘100 wickets in all three formats’ club.

This unprecedented achievement cements his status as one of the most complete and versatile bowlers of the modern era. He joins a select group of global giants who have displayed a rare blend of resilience, adaptability and skill required to dominate Test, ODI and T20I cricket. Bumrah’s pinpoint accuracy, deceptive variations and lethal yorkers have made him indispensable across all formats, and his entry makes him the first Indian bowler to achieve this glorious treble, underscoring a bowling legacy that transcends formats and national records.

Jasprit Bumrah’s 100th T20I wicket

On December 9, 2025, Bumrah achieved his historic 100th T20I wicket. First T20 International of the five-match series Against South Africa at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.

• batsman: The historic wicket belonged to the young South African batsman, dewald brevis,
• Dismissal: This came in the 11th over of South Africa’s innings. Bumrah bowled a sharp, back-of-the-length ball outside off-stump, which went sharply to Brevis. The batsman attempted to pull or slog the delivery but only managed to miss the shot, leading to an easy catch by Suryakumar Yadav, positioned at cover.
• Context: This wicket not only took Bumrah to 100 T20I scalps (making him the second Indian to reach this milestone) Arshdeep Singh) But, more importantly, he completed his tally of 100 wickets in Tests (234), ODIs (149), and T20Is (100), making him the first Indian bowler to officially join the prestigious all-format century club. This wicket was safe in India’s dominant 101-run win over the Proteas.

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5 special bowlers who took 100+ wickets in all three formats

1. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka):

Malinga, popularly known as ‘Slinger’, was the first bowler in history to score this remarkable century in all formats. His unique round-arm action and peerless accuracy with toe-crushing yorkers made him a threat, particularly in white-ball cricket, defining a generation of death overs bowling.

2. Tim Southee (New Zealand):

Southee, a swing master, has the joint second highest number of wickets among these five. He is a testament to longevity and consistency, maintaining his wicket-taking ability by constantly adapting, and serving as a leader for the Black Caps in all conditions for over a decade.

3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh):

The only spin-bowling all-rounder in this prestigious list, Shakib’s achievement highlights his world-class ability and continued dominance. Regarded as Bangladesh’s greatest cricketer, he has been a pillar in all three formats, combining consistent left-arm orthodox bowling with impressive batting.

4. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan):

The youngest fast bowler to enter this exclusive club, Shaheen is recognized for his ferocious pace, sharp swing and ability to take wickets early in the innings. His rapid rise across all formats reflects a generational talent who has quickly become Pakistan’s main strike weapon.

5. Jasprit Bumrah (India):

The latest entrant and first Indian, Bumrah is known for his remarkable consistency, especially his superior average and economy rate across all five formats. His unorthodox action, coupled with lethal accuracy and control, makes him perhaps the most effective multi-format bowler of his time.

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