Jasprit Bumrah has recently made headlines by surpassing Kapil Dev for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian pacer in Test cricket, particularly in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. As of December 15, 2024, Bumrah achieved his 12th five-wicket-haul during the third Test against Australia at the Gabba, bringing him closer to Kapil Dev’s record of 23 five-wicket hauls overall in Test matches.
Key Statistics
| Kapil Dev | 23 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 12 |
| Zaheer Khan | 11 |
| Ishant Sharma | 11 |
| Javagal Srinath | 10 |
Jasprit Bumrah
| Five-Wicket Hauls | Matches | Total Wickets | Average |
| 12 | 42 | 190 | 19.82 |
. Kapil Dev
| Five-Wicket Hauls | Matches | Total Wickets |
| 23 | 131 | 434 |
Notable Achievements
. Bumrah’s performance against Australia has been particularly impressive, with impressive 49 wickets taken in just 10 Tests, averaging 18.10.
. He now holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls by an Indian pacer in SENA countries, with a total of 8 fifers, surpassing Kapil Dev’s tally of 7.
This achievement highlights Bumrah’s exceptional skill and consistency as a fast bowler, establishing him as one of the leading figures in Indian cricket history.
