Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian Pace Bowler to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries.
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On February 3, 2024, in the second Test at Visakhapatnam, Jasprit Bumrah reached the milestone of 150 Test wickets in just 34 matches, becoming the first Asian fast bowler to achieve this feat against SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand & Australia).
- Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Indian legend Kapil Dev, who had taken the same number of wickets in 39 Tests, marking a new era in Indian pace bowling excellence . While spinners R Ashwin (29 Tests) and Ravindra Jadeja (32 Tests) reached the landmark faster, Bumrah is the quickest Indian pacer to do so.
- In the Asian context, Bumrah is second only to Pakistan’s Waqar Younis, who achieved 150 Test wickets in 27 matches back in 1994. He also surpassed Imran Khan (37 Tests) and Shoaib Akhtar (37 Tests), cementing his position among the fastest Asians to the milestone.
Main Point :- (i) The Visakhapatnam Test saw Bumrah dismiss Ben Stokes for his 150th wicket, completing the milestone during India’s second-innings bowling attack. His strike rate of ~44.75 and average of ~20.29 at the milestone reflect his consistent impact.
(ii) So far, Bumrah has claimed 145 wickets in SENA countries at an impressive average of 21.02, recording 7 five-wicket hauls, and becoming the most successful Indian pace bowler in those conditions.
(iii) Bumrah’s achievement underscores the growing prowess of Indian pacers abroad. With exceptional control, reverse swing abilities, and lethal yorkers, he is redefining Indian fast bowling—and remains on track for further records, including the chase for 200 Test wickets and dominance in SENA conditions.
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