Celebrating Jasprit Bumrah: A Journey Through His Cricketing Milestones

Jasprit Bumrah, the celebrated Indian fast bowler, recently turned 32, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious cricketing career. From his debut in 2016 to becoming a key player in India's historic Test series win in Australia, Bumrah has consistently delivered exceptional performances. With impressive statistics in both Test and white-ball formats, including his pivotal role in the ICC World Cup 2023 and his dominance in the IPL, Bumrah's journey is a testament to his skill and dedication. Discover more about his achievements and contributions to Indian cricket.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 12:09 IST

Jasprit Bumrah Turns 32

Jasprit Bumrah, the renowned Indian fast bowler and a key player in modern cricket, celebrated his 32nd birthday on Saturday. He made his international debut in early 2016 during India's limited-overs tour in Australia. Prior to this, he had an exceptional domestic season, shining for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy and leading the bowling statistics in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. During the T20I segment of the Australia tour, he emerged as the top wicket-taker, contributing to India's 3-0 series victory.

Emergence in Test Cricket

Bumrah's Test career commenced two years later in South Africa, where he achieved a five-wicket haul in his third match in Johannesburg, aiding India in leveling the series at 2-1. He continued to impress with 14 wickets during the 2018 England tour, and in Melbourne later that year, he delivered a remarkable performance, taking 6 for 33 and 3 for 53, which was pivotal in India securing their first Test series win in Australia.

Impressive Test Statistics

Throughout his career, Bumrah has participated in 52 Test matches, claiming 234 wickets at an outstanding average of 19.79. He has recorded 16 five-wicket hauls, with 13 of these against formidable teams such as Australia, England, and South Africa.

White-Ball Cricket Dominance

In the realm of white-ball cricket, Bumrah has been a formidable presence, securing 149 wickets in One-Day Internationals with an average of 23.55 and an economy rate of 4.59. His contributions were crucial in leading India to the ICC World Cup 2023 final, where he took 20 wickets.

T20I Specialist and World Cup Champion

Bumrah has consistently proven to be a game-changer in T20 internationals, effectively controlling one end and making it challenging for opponents. He has taken 99 wickets in 80 matches at an average of 18.11, with an impressive economy rate of 6.36. His exceptional performance at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 earned him the Player of the Tournament title, where he took 15 wickets in eight matches, leading India to victory.

Key Player in the IPL

As a crucial player for the Mumbai Indians, Bumrah has taken 183 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a commendable economy rate of 7.24. His consistent performances have made him an indispensable member of the team, significantly contributing to their five IPL championships.

Bumrah was the leading wicket-taker for MI in three of their title-winning seasons, claiming 20 wickets in 2017, 19 in 2019, and 27 in 2020. He was also part of the squad during their championship wins in 2013 and 2015.