Bumrah Becomes First Indian Pacer to Play 50 Matches in All Formats

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the first Indian pacer to represent India in 50 matches across all three formats — Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).

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This achievement underscores Bumrah’s rare versatility and durability, as fast bowlers often struggle with injuries and demands of switching formats. He joins an elite group of Indian cricketers who have played 50 matches across formats, but he is the first fast bowler to do so.

Some context on his career numbers (as of recent reports):

• In ODIs: 149 wickets in 89 matches, average ~ 23.55
• In T20Is: 96 wickets in 75 matches, average ~ 17.85
• In Tests: his ongoing tally represents the matches that pushed him over this milestone

His all-format milestone further cements his status as one of India’s premier pace bowlers, capable of adapting to the demands of red-ball and white-ball cricket alike.