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abplive|12-07-2025
Jasprit Bumrah is one of India’s biggest and most important bowlers. In Test cricket, Bumrah consistently delivers impressive performances for the Indian team.
Throughout his Test career, he has dismissed several of the game’s top batters. The elite quartet of Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Joe Root is known as the Fab 4 of international cricket. Jasprit Bumrah’s record against Kane, Smith, and Root stands out as particularly excellent.
Jasprit Bumrah has repeatedly troubled Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Joe Root in Test matches.
Bumrah has dismissed Joe Root 11 times in his career so far. The legendary English batter has found it difficult to deal with Bumrah’s pace and movement, and his average against Bumrah is just 28.3.
In 25 innings where the two have faced off, Bumrah has clearly had the upper hand — a notable feat considering Root’s stature in Test cricket.
Bumrah has also proven to be a challenge for Kane Williamson. Although the two haven’t faced each other many times in Tests, Bumrah has still managed to dismiss the New Zealand captain twice. His average against Williamson is 25.5, showing that he has been able to trouble even one of the most technically sound batters in the world.
As for Steve Smith, Bumrah has dismissed the Australian great 4 times in Test cricket. His bowling average against Smith stands at 23.8, which is a clear indication of how effective he has been against one of the game’s modern greats. These numbers highlight Bumrah’s consistency and his ability to deliver against the very best.
Jasprit Bumrah was rested during the second Test match, with Akash Deep getting a chance in the playing XI in his place.
But in the third Test at Lord’s, Bumrah returned and immediately made an impact with a brilliant display of fast bowling. He bowled 27 overs and picked up 5 wickets for just 74 runs in England’s first innings.
Bumrah’s wickets included some key names — Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Ben Stokes, as well as Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer. His performance helped India gain control in the match.