Jasprit Bumrah
India · Right-arm Fast Bowler
Jasprit Bumrah is India's greatest fast bowler and one of the most feared death bowlers in the history of the game. Born in Ahmedabad on 6 December 1993, his completely unorthodox chest-on action confounds batters across all formats. Bumrah has held the world's #1 Test bowling ranking on multiple occasions and took 4 wickets in the 2026 T20 World Cup final as India won by 96 runs — a back-to-back T20 WC champion for the second time.
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 45 | 195+ | 20.6 | 40.4 | 6/16 |
| ODIs | 90 | 149+ | 23.8 | 33.1 | 6/19 |
| T20Is | 75 | 89+ | 19.0 | 16.5 | 4/14 |
| IPL | 130+ | 160+ | 23.2 | 19.8 | 5/10 |
Statistics are approximate and subject to update.
Bowling Style & Action
Bumrah's bowling action is among the most technically unusual in professional cricket. He approaches the crease from a short run-up — around 10 paces — with his body facing the batter chest-on, yet somehow generates pace that regularly touches 145–150 km/h. At the crease, his wide arm-swing and high release point produce a ball that skids through from a different angle to anything batters face from conventional bowlers.
What makes Bumrah elite is not just his pace, but the variety he delivers within it. His signature delivery is the toe-crushing yorker — a full delivery landing on the batsman's toes that is nearly impossible to hit cleanly. He complements this with a sharp bouncer, an in-swinging delivery, and an off-cutter. In T20 cricket, his death bowling (the 17th–20th overs) is widely regarded as the most effective of any bowler in the last decade.
His Test bowling has matured into something equally destructive. Bowling in the fourth innings of tough Tests — in Perth, Headingley, and Johannesburg — Bumrah has repeatedly produced match-winning spells that teammates cannot replicate, making him arguably irreplaceable in India's bowling attack.
Key Records
- →Multiple stints as world's #1 ranked Test bowler (ICC)
- →First Indian to take a 5-wicket haul in a World Cup final (2023 ODI WC vs Australia)
- →4 wickets in the T20 WC 2026 final vs New Zealand — key to India's 96-run victory
- →Best bowling figures in an IPL match — 5/10 (Mumbai Indians, 2015)
- →Only bowler to take wickets in all four innings of a Test in his debut Test match
- →Fastest Indian bowler — regularly clocks 145–150 km/h despite injury history
FAQs
What makes Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action unique?
Jasprit Bumrah has one of the most unusual bowling actions in professional cricket. He uses an abbreviated, chest-on approach with a wide-armed action that produces late swing at high pace. His run-up is short — barely 10 steps — yet he generates exceptional pace and movement. The action is difficult to read for batters because the ball angle is unlike that produced by conventional sideways-on or chest-on bowlers. He is particularly renowned for his yorker and slower bouncer variations.
How many Test wickets does Jasprit Bumrah have?
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 195+ Test wickets at an average of around 20 — one of the finest averages for a fast bowler with 150+ wickets in the history of Test cricket. He has been India's most valuable Test bowler since his debut in 2018.
Has Jasprit Bumrah suffered major injuries?
Yes — Bumrah has had recurring back stress fractures that disrupted his career significantly. He missed most of 2023 with a back injury, underwent surgery, and made a successful return in late 2023. Despite these setbacks, he returned to form quickly each time, which coaches attribute to his disciplined rehabilitation and the lower physical stress his short run-up places on his body between matches.
Which IPL team does Jasprit Bumrah play for?
Jasprit Bumrah plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, having been with the franchise since his debut in 2013. He holds the IPL record for best bowling figures — 5 wickets for 10 runs. Mumbai Indians have won the IPL five times during his tenure.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Jasprit Jaswantsingh Bumrah
- Born
- 6 December 1993
- Birthplace
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Bowling
- Right-arm fast
- Batting
- Right-hand (tail)
- IPL team
- Mumbai Indians
- Test debut
- South Africa, January 2018
- T20I debut
- Australia, January 2016