Bumrah surpasses legends, claims greatest pacer title with best average

Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricketing folklore, emerging as the undisputed king of fast bowling. With an astonishing bowling average of 19.38 in Test cricket, among bowlers with a minimum of 200 wickets, Bumrah reigns supreme over legends of the past. This feat is no mere statistic—it is a resounding declaration of his dominance in a game ruled by batting titans.  What is bowling average in cricket?  In cricket, bowling average means number of runs conceded per wicket taken.   What bowling average signifies greatness in cricket?  Bumrah is regarded as a greatest bowler of all time as he reached the milestone of 200 wickets at an average of 19.38, which means he conceded less than 20 runs for taking a wicket in Test cricket.   Check India vs Australia 4th Test Day 4 live score, match updates and full scorecard here

 

Surpassing Titans of the Golden Era 

  Bumrah’s brilliance eclipses the monumental achievements of West Indies greats like Malcolm Marshall (20.94), Joel Garner (20.97), and Curtly Ambrose (20.99). These icons, revered for their fiery spells during the golden era of the 1980s and 1990s, formed an unassailable core of pace dominance. Yet, Bumrah’s precision and artistry have propelled him beyond their hallowed numbers, solidifying his stature in cricket’s pantheon. 

 

Greatest pace bowler of all time
Best average mininum 200 wickets
Bowler name	Average	Country
Jasprit Bumrah	19.38	India
Malcolm Marshall	20.94	West Indies
Joel Garner	20.97	West Indies
Curtly Ambrose	20.99	West Indies

 

The Architect of Modern Fast Bowling 

Hailing from India, a country historically known for its spinners, Bumrah has rewritten the narrative. With his unconventional action, devastating pace, and unyielding accuracy, he has brought a fresh dimension to fast bowling. Under the glare of modern cricket’s relentless demands, he has thrived, delivering match-winning performances under immense pressure.  Most wickets in BGT 2024 

Most wickets in Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024
Position	Player	Matches	Overs	Balls	Wkts	Avg	Runs	4-fers	5-fers
1	Jasprit Bumrah	4	130.4	784	29	12.34	358	3	2
2	Pat Cummins	4	118.4	712	17	25	425	1	1
3	Mohammed Siraj	4	120.1	721	15	31.53	473	1	-
4	Mitchell Starc	4	115.2	692	14	29	406	-	1
5	Scott Boland	2	48.5	293	8	20.25	162	-	-
6	Josh Hazlewood	2	40	240	6	13.17	79	1	-
7	Nathan Lyon	4	96.3	579	6	46	276	-	-
8	Akash Deep	2	75.5	455	5	52.6	263	-	-
9	Harshit Rana	2	45	270	4	50.75	203	-	-
10	Washington Sundar	2	33	198	3	33.67	101	-	-

 

An Eternal Legacy 

  Bumrah’s meteoric rise is more than a personal achievement; it is a beacon for aspiring bowlers worldwide. His position atop this legendary list is a testament to his relentless work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence. As debates swirl around cricket’s greatest pacer, Jasprit Bumrah’s name will remain an unshakable cornerstone of the discussion. 

Jasprit Bumrah's achievements

• Fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets
• 4th quickest to 200 Test wickets (by balls delivered) - 8484
• Best average by any bowler with 200-plus Test wickets
• Most wickets in a series in Australia by an Indian pacer - 29 wickets

  

Most wickets in Tests at AUS: Melbourne Cricket Ground - India
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5	10
Jasprit Bumrah	2018-2024	3*	6	705	117.3	27	320	23	6/33	14.54	2.72	32.04	2	1	-
Anil Kumble	1999-2007	3	6	926	154.2	20	555	15	6/176	37	3.59	61.73	-	2	-
N Kapil Dev	1981-1991	3	6	766	127.4	34	287	14	5/28	20.5	2.24	54.71	-	2	-
R Ashwin	2011-2020	3	6	1105	184.1	33	456	14	3/35	32.57	2.47	78.92	-	-	-
UT Yadav	2011-2020	3	6	696	116	17	439	13	4/70	33.76	3.78	53.53	1	-	-
BS Chandrasekhar	1967-1978	2	3	329	41.1	5	139	12	6/52	11.58	2.53	27.41	-	2	1
Z Khan	2003-2011	3	5	718	119.4	17	420	12	4/77	35	3.5	59.83	2	-	-
RA Jadeja	2018-2024	3*	6	603	100.3	24	251	11	3/78	22.81	2.49	54.81	-	-	-
AB Agarkar	1999-2003	2	4	512	85.2	17	267	10	3/51	26.7	3.12	51.2	-	-	-
RJ Shastri	1985-1991	2	4	564	94	28	211	9	4/87	23.44	2.24	62.66	2	-	-
Mohammed Shami	2014-2018	2	4	528	88	12	328	9	4/138	36.44	3.72	58.66	1	-	-
L Amarnath	1948-1948	2	3	512	64	7	209	8	4/78	26.12	2.44	64	1	-	-
NS Yadav	1981-1985	2	3	592	98.4	31	248	8	3/64	31	2.51	74	-	-	-
Mohammed Siraj	2020-2024	2*	4	417	69.3	15	222	7	3/37	31.71	3.19	59.57	-	-	-
I Sharma	2011-2018	3	6	696	116	22	325	7	2/40	46.42	2.8	99.42	-	-	-
BS Bedi	1977-1978	1	2	249	31.1	7	129	6	4/58	21.5	3.1	41.5	1	-	-
EAS Prasanna	1967-1978	2	3	416	52	11	178	6	6/141	29.66	2.56	69.33	-	1	-
KD Ghavri	1977-1981	2	4	386	-	8	186	6	2/10	31	2.89	64.33	-	-	-
MH Mankad	1948-1948	2	3	704	88	10	316	6	4/135	52.66	2.69	117.33	1	-	-
M Prabhakar	1991-1991	1	2	270	45	7	122	5	4/84	24.4	2.71	54	1	-	-
DR Doshi	1981-1981	1	2	444	74	23	142	5	3/109	28.4	1.91	88.8	-	-	-

 

Most wickets for India in Tests
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	Balls	Overs	Mdns	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR	4	5	10
Anil Kumble	1990-2008	132	236	40850	6808.2	1576	18355	619	10/74	29.65	2.69	65.99	31	35	8
R Ashwin	2011-2024	106	200	27246	4541	907	12891	537	7/59	24	2.83	50.73	25	37	8
Kapil Dev	1978-1994	131	227	27740	4623.2	1060	12867	434	9/83	29.64	2.78	63.91	17	23	2
Harbhajan Singh	1998-2015	103	190	28580	4763.2	871	13537	417	8/84	32.46	2.84	68.53	16	25	5
Ravindra Jadeja	2012-2024	79*	148	18371	3061.5	727	7753	322	7/42	24.07	2.53	57.05	13	15	3
Ishant Sharma	2007-2021	105	188	19160	3193.2	640	10078	311	7/74	32.4	3.15	61.6	10	11	1
Zaheer Khan	2000-2014	92	165	18785	3130.5	624	10247	311	7/87	32.94	3.27	60.4	15	11	1
Bishan Singh Bedi	1966-1979	67	118	21364	-	1096	7637	266	7/98	28.71	2.14	80.31	13	14	1
BS Chandrasekhar	1964-1979	58	97	15963	-	584	7199	242	8/79	29.74	2.7	65.96	12	16	2
Javagal Srinath	1991-2002	67	121	15104	2517.2	599	7196	236	8/86	30.49	2.85	64	8	10	1
Mohammed Shami	2013-2023	64	122	11515	1919.1	364	6346	229	6/56	27.71	3.3	50.28	12	6	-
Jasprit Bumrah	2018-2024	44*	85	8452	1408.4	338	3896	201	6/27	19.57	2.76	42.47	7	12	-
E Prasanna	1962-1978	49	86	14353	-	602	5742	189	8/76	30.38	2.4	75.94	17	10	2