Cuttack, Odisha – December 9, 2025 – In a landmark moment for Indian cricket, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in history, becoming the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets across all three international formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). This monumental achievement took place during the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, cementing Bumrah’s legacy as one of the most versatile and lethal bowlers the game has ever seen.
The Historic Moment
The milestone arrived in the third over of South Africa’s chase. With his trademark short run-up and explosive action, Bumrah dismissed South African batter Dewald Brevis for 22. The wicket not only broke a budding partnership but also saw Bumrah enter an elite statistical club that had previously eluded every Indian bowling legend, from Kapil Dev to Zaheer Khan.
Bumrah finished the spell with figures of 2/17, later dismissing Keshav Maharaj, as India cruised to a massive victory.
The “100-Club” Breakdown
With this achievement, Bumrah has proven his mastery across the diverse challenges of red-ball and white-ball cricket. His current international tally stands as follows:
- Tests: 234 Wickets
- ODIs: 149 Wickets
- T20Is: 101 Wickets
While his teammate Arshdeep Singh was the first Indian to reach 100 T20I wickets, Bumrah stands alone in achieving the century across all formats.
An Elite Global List
Bumrah is now only the fifth bowler in world cricket history to achieve this “Triple Century.” He joins a prestigious list of international legends:
- Tim Southee (New Zealand)
- Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka)
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India)
Remarkably, among these five, Bumrah holds a unique distinction: he is the only bowler to maintain an economy rate of under 7.00 and a bowling average below 25.00 across all three formats.
Match Summary: India Dominates in Cuttack
Bumrah’s record was the highlight of the “Men in Blue” dominant performance.
- India Innings: Powered by a blistering 59 (28 balls)* from Hardik Pandya and solid contributions from Tilak Varma (26) and Axar Patel (23), India posted a competitive total of 175/6.
- South Africa Innings: The Proteas crumbled under pressure, skittled out for just 74 runs in 12.3 overs.
- Result: India won by 101 runs, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
Pace Duo Analysis: Bumrah vs. Arshdeep
The match also highlighted the lethal combination of Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh. While Arshdeep provided the early breakthroughs, Bumrah applied the stranglehold that South Africa could not escape.
Statistic Jasprit Bumrah Arshdeep Singh
- Figures 2/17 (3 overs) 2/14 (2 overs)
- Economy 5.67 7.00
- Impact Historical Milestone & Control Early Top-Order Strikes
Legacy of Excellence
Since his debut in 2016, Bumrah has evolved from a T20 specialist into India’s go-to weapon in every condition. Whether it is reverse-swinging the red ball in England or delivering pinpoint yorkers in high-pressure World Cups, his consistency has been the bedrock of India’s bowling attack.
As India prepares for the T20 World Cup 2026, this milestone serves as a timely reminder: Jasprit Bumrah is not just a generational talent; he is now, statistically, in a league of his own.
