Jasprit Bumrah Outshines All Indian Pacers in Test Since 2024. India’s loss in the first Test against England at Leeds raised a further concern. Jasprit Bumrah is shouldering the pace attack alone. Bumrah took a fifer in the 1st innings and kept the pressure on the batsmen throughout, but the other 3 Indian pacers collectively took just 9 wickets and went for over 4.5 runs an over. This lack of support from the other pacers was crucial because it cost India runs on a pitch that provided movement and bounce, ultimately allowing England to chase down the rather challenging target with ease.
Bumrah vs Other Indian Pacers: Stats Reveal Massive Gap in Test Impact
Since 2024, Bumrah has taken on the majority of India’s fast-bowling duty, sending down an amazing 410.4 overs, which is more than half of the amount bowled by every other Indian pacer combined (701.4 overs). His stats over this time are unbelievable: 78 wickets at a staggering average of 15.8, an economy of just 3.00, and a strike rate of 31.5. He has 6 five-wicket hauls and best figures of 6/45.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Overs | Maidens |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 15 | 29 | 410.4 | 94 |
| Mitchell Starc | 14 | 27 | 362.3 | 63 |
| Patt Cummins | 12 | 23 | 359.1 | 63 |
| Md. Siraj | 15 | 29 | 355.3 | 58 |
| Gus Atkinson | 12 | 23 | 328 | 58 |
| AM Fernando | 12 | 22 | 319.5 | 31 |
Meanwhile, the remainder of the Indian pacers including Md. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur, Md. Shami, Akash Deep, and Harshit Rana amassed a sum of 84 wickets at an average of 36.8, costing 4.6 runs per over with a strike rate of 49.1 during the years leading up to the World T20, with little overall success up to that point, just 1 five-wicket haul, and best figures of 6/15.
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These numbers demonstrate not only Bumrah’s class and consistency but also India’s growing reliance on him in Test cricket. With the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle in the middle of the stage, Bumrah’s workload management will be of utmost importance if India wishes to head into the finals.
