Jasprit Bumrah Joins Elite Club With 400 International Wickets

In a momentous achievement for Indian cricket, Jasprit Bumrah has become the 10th Indian bowler to reach the illustrious milestone of 400 international wickets. This feat was accomplished during the first Test against Bangladesh at Chennai, further cementing Bumrah’s status as one of India’s premier fast bowlers.

The Milestone Match Performance

Bumrah’s journey to 400 wickets was marked by an impressive showing in Bangladesh’s first innings:

Bowling figures: 4/50 in 11 overs
Economy rate: 4.50
Key dismissals: Shadman Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, and Taskin Ahmed

Bumrah’s International Cricket Statistics

Overall Career Statistics

Total matches: 196
Total wickets: 401
Bowling average: 21.01
Best bowling figures: 6/19

Format-wise Breakdown

Test Cricket

Matches: 37
Wickets: 163
Average: 20.49
Best figures: 6/27
Five-wicket hauls: 10

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Matches: 89
Wickets: 149
Average: 23.55
Best figures: 6/19
Five-wicket hauls: 2

Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)

Matches: 70
Wickets: 89
Average: 17.74
Best figures: 3/7

India’s Top Wicket-Takers in International Cricket

Bumrah’s achievement places him in the esteemed company of India’s bowling greats. The top three wicket-takers for India in international cricket are: