Jasprit Bumrah averages 17 in home Tests: Key stats
What's the story
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah has made a sensational return to Test cricket, breaking records along the way. The 31-year-old is now the joint-fastest Indian pacer to take 50 wickets in Tests on home soil. He achieved this milestone during India's 1st Test against West Indies at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. As per ESPNcricinfo, Bumrah averages an excellent 17 in home Tests. Have a look at his record.
Bowling
Bumrah decimates WI batting line-up
Bumrah took three wickets as WI were bowled out for 162 on Day 1. He conceded 42 runs in 14 overs. The right-arm seamer struck with the new ball to remove opener John Campbell (8) cheaply. Bumrah's second victim was Justin Greaves, who was the only WI batter to cross the 30-run mark. Johann Layne (1) was his final victim, bringing WI down to 153/9.
Information
Fastest to 50 Test wickets at home (balls bowled)
With this, Bumrah equaled Javagal Srinath's record of the fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test scalps at home, taking just 24 innings. As per Cricbuzz, Bumrah is the fastest to 50 Test wickets at home in terms of balls bowled (1,747).
Record timeline
Best bowling average in India
Playing his 13th Test at home, Bumrah has accounted for 50 wickets at an excellent average of 17, as per ESPNcricinfo. The tally includes a couple of fifers. Among bowlers with at least 50 Test wickets in India, Bumrah boasts the best average. Former Australian spinner Richie Benaud (18.38) is the only other bowler with a sub-20 average in this regard.
Career
Average of 20 in away Tests
Since making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has evolved as the most lethal pacer across formats. In 49 Tests, he has taken 223 wickets at an incredible average of 19.74. His tally includes 15 fifers. As many as 172 of his wickets have come overseas. His bowling average in away Tests reads 20.00. Bumrah now has 16 wickets across three Tests against WI at 10.12. He owns a couple of fifers and a hat-trick against them.