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Bumrah Became The First Asian Bowler To Take 150 Test Wickets In The SENA
Updated - 23-JUN-2025 5:21 IST
On June 22, 2025, Jasprit Bumrah became the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) in a momentous occasion for Indian cricket. On the third day of the first Test match against England at Headingley, Leeds, he accomplished this uncommon feat.
How Did He Achieve This Milestone?
England finished their first innings with 465, almost matching India's score of 471, thanks in large part to Bumrah's 5-wicket haul (5/83). Behind the stats, however, his milestone moment was characterized by a spell of outstanding skill, control, and continuous pressure. He achieved this by surpassing a number of renowned Asian bowlers who struggled with SENA conditions, which are typically advantageous for fast bowlers but frequently harsh for subcontinental visiting teams.
Consistency Among SENA Countries
Bumrah's rise to 150 wickets in SENA nations provides proof of his range and skill in unfamiliar environments. Bumrah has continuously produced game-winning performances in pace-friendly settings since making his Test debut in South Africa in 2018:
- He played a key role in India's historic series victories in Australia in 2018–19 and 2020–21.
- He has had some standout runs in England, notably a nine-wicket haul at The Oval in 2021.
- His 2021–22 campaign in South Africa featured yet another five-wicket haul.
- But India's difficulties, Bumrah's ability to extract bounce and swing, made him stand out in New Zealand.
With just 38 Test matches played, Bumrah has claimed 150 wickets in these nations, ranking among the top visiting pacers in terms of average and strike rate.
Standing Among Legends
The record for most Indian wickets in SENA countries was held by the great Kapil Dev before Bumrah, but he never made it to 150. Bumrah currently stands alone as an Asian pioneer as well as an Indian pacesetter. In SENA countries, even greats like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Anil Kumble were unable to reach this level.