IND vs ENG: History at Headingley! Jasprit Bumrah breaks Wasim Akram's record

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 History at Headingley! Jasprit Bumrah breaks Wasim Akram's record

Jasprit Bumrah and Wasim Akram

NEW DELHI: Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah etched his name into the record books on Day 2 of the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, by becoming the highest wicket-taking Asian bowler in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries.

His dismissal of Ben Duckett for 62 brought up his 147th wicket in these regions, taking him past the legendary Wasim Akram, who had 146.Bumrah gave India a fiery start after they were bowled out for 471, triggering England’s top-order collapse by removing Zak Crawley in his opening over. Although a dropped chance by Ravindra Jadeja gave Duckett a lifeline, Bumrah came back post-tea to trap the left-hander and end a threatening century stand with Ollie Pope.

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Bumrah’s 147 wickets in just 32 Tests across SENA underscore his dominance.

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His SENA haul includes:

  • 64 wickets in 12 Tests in Australia (Best: 6/33)
  • 39 in 10 Tests in England (Best: 5/64)
  • 38 in 8 Tests in South Africa (Best: 6/61)
  • 6 in 2 Tests in New Zealand (Best: 3/62)

Despite the flat pitch, Bumrah’s early blows ensured India stayed in control.Bumrah in SENA countries:

CountryMatchesWicketsBest Bowling
Australia12646/33
England10395/64
New Zealand263/62
South Africa8386/61

Most wickets by Asian bowlers in SENA countries:

PlayerCountryWickets
Jasprit BumrahIndia147
Wasim AkramPakistan146
Anil KumbleIndia141
Ishant SharmaIndia130
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