Indian veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who wasn’t in his best form in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2025, made a strong comeback by adding another record to his illustrious test cricket career.

Hailed as the pace spearhead of the Indian cricket team, Bumrah became the fastest bowler to claim 50 test wickets in India. He achieved this rare record during the opening test of the 2-match series against the West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday (October 02).

The 31-year-old reached this milestone in just 1,747 deliveries and outbeat his teammate Mohammed Shami, who attained the same record in 2,267 deliveries.

Also, in terms of the innings played, Bumrah narrowly surpassed the legendary bowler Kapil Dev on the elite list to achieve this feat and equalled the record of Javagal Srinath.

Bumrah’s Regular Fashion to Reach the Landmark 

Ahead of the game, Jasprit Bumrah, with 47 wickets to his name, required another three more scalps to achieve this landmark.

His unpredictable yorker was like a wild card that struck the stumps and bowled out the tailender Johann Layne.

Bumrah’s outside-off delivery easily broke the defense of a debutant and a youngster like Layne.

Before Layne’s wicket, Bumrah dismissed John Campbell (8 runs) and Justin Greaves (32 runs). He concluded the innings with impressive bowling figures of 3/42 in 14 overs (including 3 maiden overs).

Additionally, the contributions from Mohammed Siraj (4/40 in 14 overs), Kuldeep Yadav (2/25 in 6.1 overs), and Washington Sundar (1/9 in 3 overs) bowled out the West Indies to a below-average total of 44.1 overs.

However, Siraj set the foundation for a strong bowling attack, but it was Bumrah who wiped off the opponent’s batting unit in the second session. The duo of speedsters together claimed 7 wickets to restrict the West Indies tally below 200.

Fastest Bowlers to Claim 50 Test Wickets in India ft. Bumrah (In Terms of Balls)

Here is how Jasprit Bumrah leads the charts by taking the fewest balls to achieve 50 test wickets at home:

• Jasprit Bumrah: 1,746 Balls
• Mohammad Shami: 2,267 Balls
• Harbhajan Singh: 2,272 Balls

Indian Pacers Fastest To Claim 50 Test Wickets At Home ft. Bumrah (In Terms of Innings)

Here is a list of those fast bowlers who claimed 50 test wickets at home by playing only a few innings, with Bumrah leading the charts:

What Makes Bumrah’s Record of 50 Test Wickets at Home So Unique?

While 30 bowlers claimed 50 scalps to their name in test cricket played in India, Jasprit Bumrah’s stats stand out uniquely.

Currently, he is averaging around 17, which is a unique feat compared to other bowlers. Apart from him, the former Australian leg-spin bowler Richard Benaud is the only bowler in the world who claimed 52 wickets to his name at an average below 20 (Average: 18.38).

Furthermore, Bumrah’s test records are elevated, having 200+ wickets, averaging below 20. His recent performance in Ahmedabad tallied his count upto 222 wickets in 49 tests, boasting an average of 19.74.

Bumrah’s Red Hot Form vs West Indies in Ahmedabad Test

The pace bowling combination of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj proved too tough for the visitors to tackle.

Siraj started the innings on an aggressive note by claiming three wickets instantly ahead of the lunch. But, Bumrah joined the show in the second session and bowled two exceptional deliveries to dismiss Justin Greaves and Johann Layne.

However, the team led by Shubman Gill turned out to be ruthless against the Windies. Although Siraj was the leading wicket-taker in the innings by claiming 4 wickets, Bumrah grabbed the spotlight by attaining a unique milestone and becoming the fastest Indian to achieve 50 test wickets at home.

A Special Mention About Bumrah’s Workload

Typically, Indian pacers have most often succumbed to injuries and faced workload management issues.

Despite criticisms and severe downfalls in the past, Jasprit Bumrah made a tremendous comeback and has been sharpening his skills day by day.

Especially in the longest format, where consistency and longevity require the most, Bumrah has given his best by bowling longer spells without losing his momentum.

The speedster’s ability to deliver balls at the right areas, added with his natural speed and accuracy, makes him a fearsome bowler for any in-form batter.

Overall, Bumrah continues to be one such match-winner for his team, who can single-handedly steer his team towards glory with the ball.