IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah completed 150 wickets in ODIs: Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, making a comeback to the ODI format after a long hiatus, has achieved a significant milestone. He has become India's most successful ODI bowler in England, surpassing Ravindra Jadeja in the process.
India's experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah achieved a significant milestone during the first ODI against England. By claiming a wicket, he surpassed all other Indian bowlers and demonstrated his dominance on English soil. Upon dismissing England captain Harry Brook, he became India's most successful bowler in England.
Bumrah's return to ODIs after a long hiatus—
Bumrah played an ODI for India after a considerable gap. His last ODI appearance for the country was the ICC ODI World Cup final on November 19, 2023. Since then, while he had played Test and T20 matches for the national team, he had not featured in the 50-over format. With the next World Cup fast approaching, it is crucial for Bumrah to play as many matches as possible.
Bumrah’s Dominance on English Soil –
Bumrah has now become India's highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket on English soil. He has surpassed Ravindra Jadeja in this regard; while Jadeja has claimed 30 ODI wickets for India in England, Bumrah overtook him by taking the wicket of Brook. Bhuvneshwar Kumar holds the third spot, having taken 28 ODI wickets in England.
Third Indian to Reach 150 ODI Wickets in Fewest Deliveries –
Jasprit Bumrah has also completed 150 wickets in ODI cricket. In terms of deliveries bowled, he has become the third Indian fast bowler to reach this milestone in the fewest balls. He touched the 150-wicket mark in just 4,605 deliveries.
The record for taking 150 ODI wickets for India in the fewest deliveries belongs to Mohammed Shami, who achieved the feat in 4,070 balls, while wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav completed 150 ODI wickets in 4,513 balls.
