Jasprit Bumrah, born on 6 December 1993, is an Indian cricketer representing the national team across all formats. Known for his distinctive right-arm fast bowling action, Bumrah is widely regarded as one of the premier bowlers globally and among the finest fast bowlers ever produced by India. He represents Gujarat in domestic cricket and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Since December 2023, he has served as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team.
Jasprit Bumrah bowled wonderfully in the second innings of the first Test match against England but it was not enough for India to win the match. He is the frontline pacer for India and a lot will depend on his performance if India wants to win the second Test match against England at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
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Jasprit Bumrah Test Records & Stats
In Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has appeared in 32 matches, scoring 212 runs at an average of 7.31, with no centuries or half-centuries to his name. His highest score stands at 34 not out. With the ball, he has bowled 6268 deliveries, claiming 140 wickets at an average of 21.99. Bumrah has registered eight five-wicket hauls in an innings, with his best bowling figures being 6/27. Additionally, he has taken 8 catches in the field.
| Competition | Test |
|---|---|
| Matches | 32 |
| Runs scored | 212 |
| Batting average | 7.31 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 |
| Top score | 34* |
| Balls bowled | 6268 |
| Wickets | 140 |
| Bowling average | 21.99 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 8 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 |
| Best bowling | 6/27 |
| Catches/stumpings | 8/– |
Jasprit Bumrah Test Career
In November 2017, Jasprit Bumrah earned his spot in India’s Test squad for the series against South Africa. His Test debut came on January 5, 2018, at Newlands in Cape Town. During the 3rd Test match of India’s Tour of South Africa 2017-18 in Johannesburg, Bumrah secured his first five-wicket haul in Tests, claiming figures of 5/54 from 18.5 overs.
During the Boxing Day Test of India’s Tour of Australia 2018, Bumrah achieved a career-best performance with figures of 6/33. This remarkable feat made him the first Asian bowler to register five-wicket hauls in Australia, England, and South Africa in a single calendar year. He concluded the series as the joint highest wicket-taker with 21 dismissals, alongside Australian bowler Nathan Lyon. Bumrah’s 48 wickets in his debut year in Test cricket set a record for an Indian bowler.
In August 2019, Bumrah secured his fourth Test five-wicket haul against West Indies in the first Test match of India’s tour of West Indies 2019, with figures of 5/7 in the 2nd innings. During the second Test match, he became the third Indian to claim a hat-trick in a Test match.
After playing 17 Tests overseas, Bumrah made his maiden Test appearance in India at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium against England in February 2021. In March 2022, he achieved his first Test five-wicket haul in India during the second day-night Test against Sri Lanka.
On July 1, 2022, Bumrah assumed the captaincy of the Indian Test team against England for the first time, replacing Rohit Sharma, who was sidelined due to COVID-19. The following day, Bumrah made headlines by hitting 29 runs in an over bowled by Stuart Broad, surpassing the 18-year-old Test record set by Brian Lara. The over also included six extras, resulting in a total of 35 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah Personal Life
Jasprit Bumrah was born into a Sikh Punjabi family settled in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Sadly, Bumrah lost his father, Jasbir Singh, when he was just 5 years old. Raised by his mother Daljit Bumrah, who worked as a school teacher in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he grew up in a middle-class environment. Daljit gained attention in the cricketing world after her emotional appearance in the 2019 Netflix documentary Cricket Fever: Mumbai Indians, celebrating her son’s success.
On 15 March 2021, Bumrah tied the knot with model and presenter Sanjana Ganesan in Goa. Ganesan, hailing from Pune, Maharashtra, is a former Miss India finalist and a participant in MTV’s Splitsvilla in 2014. The couple welcomed their son on 4 September 2023.
Jasprit Bumrah Domestic Career
Jasprit Bumrah commenced his first-class cricket journey representing Gujarat, marking his debut against Vidarbha in October 2013 during the 2013–14 season.
Emerging as a right-arm fast bowler with a distinctive bowling action, Bumrah entered the T20 arena against Maharashtra in the 2012–13 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His standout performance, including figures of 3/14, propelled Gujarat to victory over Punjab in the final, earning him the Man of the Match title.
Bumrah’s talent shone brightly during his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut, where he delivered impressive figures of 3/32 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Despite featuring in only two matches during the Pepsi IPL 2013 season for Mumbai Indians, he was retained for the subsequent Pepsi IPL 2014 season.
Adding to his cricketing achievements, on 11 December 2020, Bumrah showcased his batting prowess by scoring his maiden first-class half-century (55*) against Australia A during the India tour of Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah Test Stats FAQs
1- How many Test matches has Jasprit Bumrah played for India?
Jasprit Bumrah has played 32 Test matches for India.
2- How many wickets has Jasprit Bumrah taken in Test Cricket for India?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 140 wickets with an average of 21.99.
3- How many fifers has Jasprit Bumrah registered in Test Cricket?
Jasprit Bumrah has registered 8 fifers in Test Cricket.