World number 1 test bowler Jasprit Bumrah cemented his legacy in Indian cricket history by achieving a remarkable feat on Friday (October 10): He became the first fast bowler India To play at least 50 matches in all three formats of the game. Second test going on against West Indies It marked Bumrah’s 50th appearance in the longest format at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, cementing his unique place among India’s top cricketers.
Multi-format milestone for Jasprit Bumrah during IND vs WI Delhi Test
Joining the list of iconic all-format players, Bumrah is the seventh Indian cricketer overall to reach the exclusive ’50-50-50′ club. Previously, this rare feat had only been achieved by six other giants: ms dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran AshwinAnd KL RahulBecoming the first frontline fast bowler to achieve this, Bumrah has highlighted his incredible fitness, consistency and indispensability in all conditions and match types since his debut.
The 31-year-old has had an impressive overall career and has taken 467 wickets across all three formats. His current match tally is 50 Tests (222 wickets), 89 ODIs (149 wickets) and 75 T20Is (96 wickets). Notably, Kohli is the only other Indian player to have played at least 100 matches in all three formats, which is a testament to the longevity required at the international level.
Record breaking dominance in test cricket
Bumrah’s 50th Test appearance is tied with several other unique records, especially with regard to his performances on home soil. In the previous first Test, he became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 Test wickets on home soil, achieving the feat in 1,747 balls, significantly faster than the previous best set. Mohammed Shami (2,267 balls).
Bumrah equaled the record in terms of innings played Javagal Srinath Reaching 50 domestic Test wickets in just 24 innings. Furthermore, among the 30 bowlers who have taken 50 or more Test wickets in India, Bumrah stands out with the best bowling average of 17.32, underscoring his phenomenal effectiveness in home conditions. Apart from the domestic record, the world No. 1 bowler also holds an incredible global record: he is the only bowler in Test history to take more than 200 wickets at an average under 20, cementing his status as one of the greatest fast bowlers of the modern game.
