Jasprit Bumrah Poised to Break Pakistani Legend’s Wickets Record During England Series

India’s pace ace Jasprit Bumrah is set to reinforce his reputation as one of the most prolific bowlers of his generation during the upcoming five-match Test series against England. This series presents a golden opportunity for Bumrah to break a record that has stood for nearly three decades, currently held by the legendary Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram.

Wasim Akram holds the record for the most Test wickets by an Asian bowler in the SENA nations—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia—with 146 wickets in 32 Tests. Bumrah, with 145 wickets in 31 Tests in these conditions, is just one wicket shy of equaling Akram’s tally and needs two more to surpass it. Achieving 150 wickets in these traditionally pace-friendly venues would make Bumrah the first Asian bowler to reach this milestone.

Here’s a quick comparison of their performances in SENA conditions:

Jasprit Bumrah’s wickets have come at an impressive average of just 20.4, significantly better than Akram’s historic average, however he has a long way to go before he can match Akram’s haul of 404 test wickets compared to his 205.

Known for his lethal combination of pace, swing, and pinpoint accuracy, Jasprit Bumrah has consistently excelled in overseas conditions. In fact, last year he became the only bowler to take 200 Test wickets at an average below 20, a testament to his skill and consistency.

With the high-profile Test series against England looming, Jasprit Bumrah has the perfect platform to not only break Akram’s record but also to set a new benchmark for Asian fast bowlers abroad. At 31 years old, he is firmly established as a generational talent, and this milestone will only add to his growing legacy in world cricket.

The first test between the two teams starts June 20th.