Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Comparing Their Stats After 50 Tests
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as a strong performer in international cricket across all formats. He debuted in white-ball cricket for India in January 2016 during the Australia tour, immediately making an impression. Bumrah took 2 for 40 on his ODI debut in Sydney and 3 for 23 on his T20I debut in Adelaide.
Initially viewed primarily as a white-ball specialist, few expected Bumrah to succeed in Test cricket. However, he silenced critics with a remarkable Test debut in South Africa in January 2018. Despite suffering injuries over time, he has consistently delivered.
Bumrah played his 50th Test in October 2025 against West Indies at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Below is a comparison of his performance after 50 Tests with that of former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee at the same stage of his career.
Jasprit Bumrah's Test Performance After 50 Matches
- Total wickets: 226
- Bowling average: 19.83
- Against England: 74 wickets in 17 Tests at 22.89 average
- Against Australia: 64 wickets in 12 Tests at 17.15 average
- Against South Africa: 38 wickets in 8 Tests at 20.76 average
Brett Lee's Test Performance After 50 Matches
- Total wickets: 197
- Bowling average: 31.48
- Against West Indies: 46 wickets in 9 Tests at 22.71 average
- Against England: 42 wickets in 13 Tests at 44 average
"For the first couple of years, Bumrah was considered a white-ball specialist. Not many fans and experts gave him a chance of succeeding in red-ball cricket."
"He proved all his critics wrong by making an impactful Test debut in South Africa in January 2018."
Both bowlers exhibited strong performances early in their Test careers, but Bumrah’s lower average and higher wicket tally highlight his exceptional impact.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah's consistent wicket-taking ability and impressive averages after 50 Tests place him among the elite fast bowlers, surpassing Brett Lee’s early Test career stats.
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