Indian pace ace Jasprit Bumrah delivered a sensational performance in the ongoing India vs England Test at Headingley, Leeds, claiming a five-wicket haul and rewriting the record books. Bumrah’s figures of 5/83 in 24.4 overs marked his 14th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and played a crucial role in restricting England to 465 on Day 3.
First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Nations
Bumrah became the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries—South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia—an elite benchmark that underscores his consistent dominance in overseas conditions.
Equals Kapil Dev’s Record for Most Away Five-Wicket Hauls
With 12 five-wicket hauls outside India, Bumrah has now equaled the legendary Kapil Dev’s record for the most away five-fors by an Indian. Remarkably, Bumrah achieved this milestone in just 34 Test matches, whereas Kapil took 66 Tests to reach the same number. He now leads an elite group of Indian pacers in overseas performance:
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Jasprit Bumrah – 12
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Kapil Dev – 12
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Ishant Sharma – 9
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Zaheer Khan – 8
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Irfan Pathan – 7
Bumrah’s 5-Wicket Hauls – Country Wise Breakdown
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Australia – 4
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South Africa – 3
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England – 3
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India – 2
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West Indies – 2
Best Indian Bowling Figures at Headingley, Leeds
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Roger Binny – 5/40 (1986)
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Jasprit Bumrah – 5/83 (2025)
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Ghulam Ahmed – 5/100 (1952)
Bumrah’s Test Record So Far
In 46 Test matches, Bumrah has picked up 210 wickets at a sensational average of 19.33 and a strike rate of 41.8, with an economy rate of 2.77—further cementing his status as one of India’s greatest fast bowlers.
India Gains Narrow Lead as Bumrah Leads Bowling Attack
Thanks to Bumrah’s brilliance, India bowled out England for 465, securing a 6-run lead after the first innings. Prasidh Krishna chipped in with three wickets, while Harry Brook top-scored for England with a fighting 99, narrowly missing a century.
The match is finely poised, and all eyes will now be on India’s top-order trio—Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant—who all hit centuries in the first innings and will be key in setting a challenging second-innings total.
