Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah
⚡ Quick Facts
📊 Bowling Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Best Match | Economy | Average | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 42 | 174 | 6/27 | 9/86 | 2.68 | 22.45 | 50.2 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| ODI | 89 | 149 | 6/19 | 6/19 | 4.52 | 23.78 | 31.6 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 70 | 89 | 3/11 | 3/11 | 6.85 | 20.15 | 17.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 132 | 148 | 5/10 | 5/10 | 7.25 | 22.80 | 18.9 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
🏏 Batting Statistics
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Balls Faced | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Not Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 42 | 62 | 356 | 648 | 34* | 8.68 | 54.94 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| ODI | 89 | 32 | 142 | 198 | 16* | 5.92 | 71.71 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| T20I | 70 | 12 | 38 | 42 | 12 | 6.33 | 90.48 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| IPL | 132 | 28 | 112 | 98 | 16* | 8.00 | 114.29 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
📖 About Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah is an Indian international cricketer and one of the best fast bowlers in the world. He was born on December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Bumrah made his ODI debut on January 23, 2016, against Australia, his T20I debut on January 26, 2016, against Australia, and his Test debut on January 5, 2018, against South Africa.
Bumrah is widely regarded as the best death bowler in the world, known for his unorthodox bowling action, exceptional yorkers, and ability to bowl in all phases of the game. He has been ranked as the #1 ODI bowler in the ICC rankings for multiple years and is consistently among the top 3 Test bowlers.
Bumrah has been the backbone of India’s bowling attack across all three formats. His unique action, which involves a short run-up and a sling-arm delivery, makes him extremely difficult to read for batsmen. He is also a brilliant fielder and a handy lower-order batsman.
Bumrah was appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team in 2024 and has led the bowling attack with great distinction. His importance to the Indian team cannot be overstated – he is the go-to bowler in pressure situations and has won countless matches for India with his death bowling.
🌱 Early Life & Background
Jasprit Bumrah was born on December 6, 1993, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to Jasbir Singh Bumrah and Daljit Kaur. His father was a Sikh, and his mother was a Christian. He was raised in a modest household and grew up in the city of Ahmedabad.
Bumrah’s cricketing journey began at a very young age. He played tennis-ball cricket in the streets of Ahmedabad and was encouraged by his mother to take up cricket seriously. He joined the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) academy at the age of 15 and began training under coach Jatin Paranjape.
His talent was evident early on, and he made his debut for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy in 2013 at the age of 19. His performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the Indian national team in 2016.
Bumrah’s unique bowling action was developed organically – he didn’t copy anyone. His short run-up and sling-arm action were a result of his natural style, which has now become his biggest strength.
🏏 Domestic Career
Jasprit Bumrah started his domestic career for Gujarat in 2013. He made his first-class debut for Gujarat in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season.
Ranji Trophy: Bumrah has been a prolific wicket-taker for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy. He has taken over 100 wickets in first-class cricket for Gujarat at an average of under 25, with 5 five-wicket hauls. He was instrumental in Gujarat winning the Ranji Trophy in 2016-17.
IPL Career: Bumrah made his IPL debut in 2013 for Mumbai Indians. He was bought by MI for ₹1.2 crore and has been a key player for the franchise ever since. He has taken over 140 wickets in the IPL, making him one of the top wicket-takers in the tournament. He is the joint-highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians with Lasith Malinga.
Other Domestic T20 Leagues: Bumrah has also played in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Melbourne Stars and the England T20 Blast for Worcestershire.
🌍 International Career
🧢 Test Career
Jasprit Bumrah made his Test debut on January 5, 2018, against South Africa in Cape Town. He took 2 wickets on debut. In 42 Test matches, he has taken 174 wickets at an average of 22.45, with 5 five-wicket hauls. His best Test figures are 6/27, which he took against England in 2022. He has been the #1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings multiple times. He is also the fastest Indian pacer to take 100 and 150 Test wickets.
🏏 ODI Career
Bumrah made his ODI debut on January 23, 2016, against Australia. He has played 89 ODIs, taking 149 wickets at an average of 23.78, with 2 five-wicket hauls. His best ODI figures are 6/19, which he took against England in 2022. He has been the #1 ODI bowler in the ICC rankings and is widely regarded as the best death bowler in ODI cricket. He played a crucial role in India’s run to the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
⚡ T20I Career
Bumrah made his T20I debut on January 26, 2016, against Australia. He has played 70 T20Is, taking 89 wickets at an average of 20.15, with a best bowling of 3/11. He is known for his exceptional death bowling in T20Is and has been a key player for India in multiple T20 World Cups.
🏆 Records & Achievements
- #1 ODI bowler in ICC rankings (multiple years).
- Fastest Indian pacer to take 100 and 150 Test wickets.
- Most wickets for India in T20 World Cup history (25).
- Best economy rate for India in Test cricket (2.68).
- Joint-highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians in IPL (148 wickets).
- Only Indian pacer to take 10+ wickets in a Test match in South Africa.
- Best bowling figures by an Indian pacer in ODI cricket (6/19 vs England, 2022).
- Won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year (2022).
- Was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 ODI World Cup (23 wickets).
- Recipient of the BCCI Best International Cricketer Award (2022, 2023).
🏅 Awards & Honours
🏅 ICC Tournament Performance
ODI World Cup
Bumrah has been India’s best bowler in ODI World Cups. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, he was the leading wicket-taker with 23 wickets at an average of 18.65, including a 4-wicket haul against Afghanistan. He played a crucial role in India reaching the final.
T20 World Cup
Bumrah has taken 25 wickets in T20 World Cups, the most by any Indian bowler. He was the Player of the Tournament in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where he took 15 wickets at an average of 12.60, including a decisive spell in the final against South Africa.
World Test Championship
Bumrah has been a key bowler for India in the World Test Championship. He took 42 wickets in the 2023-2025 WTC cycle at an average of 21.5, including a 5-wicket haul in the final against Australia.
ICC Rankings
Bumrah has achieved the #1 ranking in both ODI and Test bowling. He has been consistently ranked among the top 3 bowlers across all formats since 2020.
💥 IPL Career
Jasprit Bumrah’s IPL journey began in 2013 when he was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.2 crore. He has remained with the franchise ever since, becoming the face of MI’s bowling attack.
IPL Records: He is the joint-highest wicket-taker for Mumbai Indians (148 wickets), level with Lasith Malinga. He has taken 148 wickets in 132 matches at an average of 22.80, with 1 five-wicket haul. His best IPL figures are 5/10 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022.
🔥 Breaking News IPL 2026 – The Boom Era: In the 2026 IPL season, Bumrah led MI’s bowling attack with 22 wickets at an economy of 7.2, including a match-winning 4/18 against CSK in the Eliminator. He was the third-highest wicket-taker of the season. MI reached the final but lost to RCB in a thrilling last-over finish.
Bumrah’s partnership with Mumbai Indians has been legendary. He is often referred to as the “Boom Boom” by MI fans, and his death bowling has won countless matches for the franchise.
📅 Career Timeline
⚔️ Player Comparisons
Jasprit Bumrah vs Pat Cummins
Bumrah (174 Test wickets @ 22.45) vs Cummins (280+ Test wickets @ 22.50). Both are world-class pacers. Bumrah has better ODI and T20I stats; Cummins has more Test wickets. Both are modern-day legends.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Shaheen Afridi
Bumrah (149 ODI wickets @ 23.78) vs Shaheen (100+ ODI wickets @ 24.5). Bumrah has more experience and better death bowling; Shaheen has more pace. Both are the best in their respective teams.
Jasprit Bumrah vs Lasith Malinga
Bumrah (148 IPL wickets @ 22.80) vs Malinga (170 IPL wickets @ 19.80). Malinga is the IPL legend; Bumrah is on his way. Both are known for their yorkers and death bowling mastery.
🎯 Playing Style Analysis
✅ Strengths
Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling is built on unorthodox action and exceptional control. His short run-up and sling-arm action make him extremely difficult to read for batsmen. He is a master of the yorker and can bowl it at will, even in pressure situations. His death bowling is considered the best in the world. He also has a brilliant bouncer and slower ball, making him effective in all phases of the game.
⚠️ Weaknesses
Analysts have noted that Bumrah’s unorthodox action puts significant stress on his body, leading to frequent injuries. He has missed several important series due to back and finger injuries. His batting is also a weakness, as he is a tail-ender with a limited range of shots.
❤️ Personal Life
Jasprit Bumrah married Sanjana Ganesan on March 15, 2021, in a private ceremony in Goa. Sanjana is a sports presenter and journalist who has worked with various sports networks.
They welcomed their first child, a son named Angad, in September 2023.
Bumrah is known for his quiet and reserved personality off the field. He enjoys playing video games, listening to music, and spending time with his family. He is also an avid photographer and often shares photos from his travels.
Bumrah has been involved in charity work, supporting various causes including child welfare and mental health awareness.
🤯 Interesting Facts
📸 Player Gallery
📰 Latest News
Jasprit Bumrah to Lead India in England ODI Series
Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the captain of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming series against England starting July 14, 2026, with regular captain Rohit Sharma rested. The 32-year-old pace spearhead is in red-hot form, having taken 22 wickets in IPL 2026 at an economy of 7.2. Bumrah said, “It’s an honor to lead the team. I’m looking forward to this challenge and will give my 100% for the team.” Bumrah will be supported by vice-captain Shubman Gill. He is also expected to lead the bowling attack in the Tests against England later in the year.