Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc: Stats Comparison After 47 Test Matches

Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc (Source: AP Photos and @ESPNcricinfo/X.com)

Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Starc are two of the finest fast bowlers of the current generation. They have been match-winners for their respective countries across formats over the years, and now Starc has crossed the 400-Test wicket landmark in his 100th Test match against the West Indies.

The Australian fast bowler also picked up his fifer in the second innings in just 15 balls, the fastest in the history of Test cricket. Almost 7500 KM away, Jasprit Bumrah also delivered a strong performance for India at Lord's and picked up seven wickets in the match.

Bumrah has so far played 47 Test matches, and there is constant comparison between him and Starc. So, in this article we will compare the stats of the two great pacers of the modern era after exactly 47 Tests.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc: Overall Test Stats After 47 Matches

Jasprit Bumrah has picked 217 wickets in 47 matches at an average of 19.48. He has picked 15 five-wicket hauls in it and has taken his wickets at a strike-rate of 42.1.

Mitchell Starc, on the other hand, completed his 47 Test matches back in December 2018. He had 196 wickets at an average of 28.23 and 9 five-wicket hauls along with a 10-fer.

Thus, looking at the overall stats, Jasprit Bumrah is clearly ahead of Starc after 47 Tests with more wickets and a better average.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc: Home Record After 47 Tests

Mitchell Starc played 23 of his initial 47 Test matches at home. He picked 106 wickets in those at an average of 27.97, while Jasprit Bumrah has picked 47 wickets in 12 home matches so far. The Indian star has got his wickets at a stunning average of 17.19.

Thus, it is pretty hard to compare the home Test stats of Mitchell Starc and Jasprit Bumrah as the Indian pacer has played just 12 matches. The conditions in India also tend to support spinners more, while Starc gets to play his home games in conditions that are conducive for the pacers.

Jasprit Bumrah vs Mitchell Starc: Away Record After 47 Test Matches

Till the time of completion of his 47 Test matches, Mitchell Starc had 24 away games to his name. He picked 90 wickets at an average of 28.66, which is almost around his career average, indicating Starc's dominance in varied conditions.

Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, has played the majority of his matches outside India. In 35 games, he has picked 170 wickets with an average of 20.58 and out of his 15 fifers, 13 have been in away Test matches.

Conclusion:

Thus, looking at the stats, Jasprit Bumrah has a better record than Mitchell Starc after 47 Test matches. However, Starc should be credited for his longevity, as playing 100 Test matches as a fast bowler is a big achievement. For Bumrah, maintaining that longevity seems difficult at this point in time, with concerns over his injuries growing with each passing year.

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