Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Statistical Comparison After 50 Tests
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian pace bowler, has demonstrated remarkable skill across all formats since his international debut. Making his white-ball debut in January 2016 during India's Australia tour, he quickly made an impression by taking 2-40 in his ODI debut in Sydney and 3-23 in his T20I debut in Adelaide.
Initially regarded as a white-ball specialist, Bumrah surprised critics with a strong Test debut in South Africa in January 2018. Despite facing injuries, he has maintained consistent performances. Bumrah completed his 50th Test during the India vs West Indies match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, in October 2025.
Bowling Performance After 50 Tests
- Jasprit Bumrah took 226 wickets at an average of 19.83.
- Against England, he claimed 74 wickets in 17 Tests, averaging 22.89.
- He secured 64 wickets in 12 Tests against Australia at an average of 17.15.
- Versus South Africa, he picked 38 wickets in 8 Tests, averaging 20.76.
- Brett Lee had taken 197 wickets at an average of 31.48 after 50 Tests.
- He claimed 46 wickets in 9 Tests against West Indies at an average of 22.71.
- Against England, Lee picked up 42 wickets in 13 Tests but at a higher average of 44.
"After 50 Tests, Lee had claimed 197 wickets at an average of 31.48."
"Bumrah has claimed 226 wickets at an average of 19.83."
Both bowlers have shown excellence, but Bumrah's statistics reflect his superior effectiveness and consistency in red-ball cricket compared to Lee at the same stage.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah has outperformed Brett Lee in both wicket tally and bowling average after 50 Tests, establishing himself as one of cricket’s premier fast bowlers.