Published: 9 October 2025ESPN CricinfoSports
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Indian Fast Bowler to Play 50 Matches Across All Formats
Jasprit Bumrah scripted history on October 10, 2025, becoming the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches across all three international formats — Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. The milestone came when he was named in India's playing XI for the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Bumrah has played 50 Tests, 89 ODIs, and 75 T20Is, claiming 467 wickets across formats. He became only the seventh Indian to achieve this feat after MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, and KL Rahul. In the first Test at Ahmedabad, Bumrah also became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 Test wickets at home.
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What wicket tally has Jasprit Bumrah achieved across all three formats?
**Jasprit Bumrah has claimed 467 wickets across 50 Tests, 89 ODIs, and 75 T20Is** as of October 2025. He became the first Indian fast bowler to achieve 50+ matches in all three formats, joining the elite '50-50-50 club' on October 10, 2025.
Why is Jasprit Bumrah's 50-50-50 feat significant for Indian fast bowlers?
Bumrah's 50-50-50 feat is significant because he became the first Indian fast bowler to play 50+ matches in all three international formats. It is an Indian milestone, not a global first for fast bowlers, because players such as Tim Southee had already crossed 50 appearances in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Who were Bumrah's predecessors in the 50-50-50 club before him?
Before Bumrah, **six Indians had achieved the 50-50-50 feat: MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and KL Rahul.** All of them were either batters or all-rounders; Bumrah became the first specialist fast bowler to join this group.
Which ground hosted the second Test between India and West Indies in October 2025?
The **second Test between India and West Indies in October 2025 was hosted at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) in Delhi.** It was during this match that Jasprit Bumrah achieved his historic 50-50-50 milestone on October 10, 2025.
What home record did Bumrah set in the India vs West Indies first Test at Ahmedabad?
In the first Test at Ahmedabad, **Bumrah became the fastest Indian bowler to take 50 Test wickets at home.** This came ahead of his 50-50-50 milestone in the second Test at Delhi, confirming his status as the most dominant Indian fast bowler of his generation.
