Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Comparing Their Stats After 50 Tests
India's pacer Jasprit Bumrah has excelled across all formats of international cricket. The right-arm fast bowler debuted in white-ball cricket in January 2016 during India's Australia tour, making an immediate impression. He took 2 wickets for 40 runs on his ODI debut in Sydney and picked up 3 wickets for 23 runs in his T20I debut in Adelaide.
Initially viewed as a white-ball specialist, few expected Bumrah to thrive in Test cricket. However, he silenced his critics with a strong Test debut in South Africa in January 2018. Despite battling injuries, Bumrah has continued to perform consistently.
He played his 50th Test match in October 2025, when India faced the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Here is a comparison of Bumrah’s statistics with former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee's numbers after 50 Tests.
Bowling Performance After 50 Tests
- Jasprit Bumrah: 226 wickets at an average of 19.83
- Brett Lee: 197 wickets at an average of 31.48
Performance Against Top Opponents
- Bumrah vs England: 74 wickets in 17 Tests, average 22.89
- Bumrah vs Australia: 64 wickets in 12 Tests, average 17.15
- Bumrah vs South Africa: 38 wickets in 8 Tests, average 20.76
- Lee vs West Indies: 46 wickets in 9 Tests, average 22.71
- Lee vs England: 42 wickets in 13 Tests, average 44
“For the first couple of years, Bumrah was considered a white-ball specialist. Not many fans and experts gave him a chance of succeeding in red-ball cricket.”
Despite initial doubts, Bumrah’s Test career has flourished, showcasing his adaptability and skill with the ball.
Summary
Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as a formidable Test bowler with superior averages and wickets compared to Brett Lee after 50 Tests, proving his versatility and impact across formats.