IND vs WI: Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Indian fast Bowler To Play 50 matches In All formats. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s fast bowling leader, has made history as the first Indian fast bowler to reach 50 international matches in all three formats: Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. This accomplishment showcases Bumrah’s incredible consistency, fitness, and versatility across formats with very different skill sets. The record came during the second Test in Delhi, a further milestone in his incredible career.
A Milestone in Modern Cricket
Bumrah’s rise from domestic star to India’s most reliable quick bowler has been remarkable. After debuting for India in 2016, he has revolutionized India’s pace attack with his unorthodox action, consistent yorkers, and incredible pace. 50 matches in each format display his ability to impact both red- and white-ball cricket, a milestone that even most modern greats have not achieved.
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Consistency Across Formats
In Tests, Bumrah has been India’s strike weapon at both home and away venues while producing memorable spells in England, South Africa, and Australia. In ODIs, he has been the bedrock of India’s bowling unit, providing many significant performances in crucial situations. His T20 numbers remain among the best in the world, assisted by his economy and ability to take wickets.
| Format | Span | M | Inn | Balls | Mdn | Runs | Wkts | BB | Econ | Avg | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2018– | 49 | 93 | 9,468 | 370 | 4,399 | 222 | 6/27 | 2.79 | 19.8 | 42.6 | 7 | 15 |
| ODI | 2016–23 | 89 | 88 | 4,580 | 57 | 3,509 | 149 | 6/19 | 4.60 | 23.6 | 30.7 | 6 | 2 |
| T20I | 2016– | 75 | 74 | 1,618 | 12 | 1,714 | 96 | 3/7 | 6.36 | 17.9 | 16.9 | 0 | 0 |
Inspiration for the Next Generation
This achievement also signals a new beginning for Indian fast bowling, based on discipline, endurance, and adaptability. Bumrah’s achievement summarizes years of effort, thoughtful workload balance, and technical proficiency.
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Former coach Ravi Shastri described him as “India’s greatest fast bowler ever,” and fans and colleagues recognized him as a continual force in the game. As Bumrah successfully leads India’s bowling attack in all formats, this accomplishment not only etches his name into history but also serves as motivation for other young Indian fast bowlers to reach new heights.
