Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Comparing Their Stats After 50 Tests
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has distinguished himself across all formats of international cricket. The right-arm fast bowler made his white-ball debut in January 2016 during India’s tour of Australia and quickly impressed with his performances.
Born in Ahmedabad, Bumrah took 2-40 on his ODI debut in Sydney and followed it up with 3-23 in his T20I debut in Adelaide. Initially viewed as a white-ball specialist, few expected him to excel in Tests. However, he silenced critics with a strong red-ball debut in South Africa in January 2018 and has continued to deliver despite intermittent injuries.
He reached a significant milestone by playing his 50th Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in October 2025.
Statistical Comparison After 50 Tests
- Jasprit Bumrah: 226 wickets at an average of 19.83.
- Against England: 74 wickets in 17 Tests at 22.89.
- Against Australia: 64 wickets in 12 Tests at 17.15.
- Against South Africa: 38 wickets in 8 Tests at 20.76.
- Brett Lee: 197 wickets at an average of 31.48 after 50 Tests.
- Against West Indies: 46 wickets in 9 Tests at 22.71.
- Against England: 42 wickets in 13 Tests at 44.00.
“Bumrah’s consistency and adaptability across conditions have made him one of the finest fast bowlers of his generation.”
Performance Insight
Bumrah’s record stands out for his ability to maintain exceptional averages against top Test-playing nations, surpassing Brett Lee’s numbers after an equal number of matches.
Author’s Summary: Jasprit Bumrah’s first 50 Tests highlight his dominance and consistency, putting him statistically ahead of Brett Lee at the same stage of their careers.