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Jasprit Bumrah Stats: 4 Bowlers To Claim Fastest 200 Test Wickets

Poulomi Chakraborty∙ Updated: Dec 29 2024, 10:13 AM

Jasprit Bumrah Secured 200 Test Wickets (Source: AP Photos)Jasprit Bumrah Secured 200 Test Wickets (Source: AP Photos)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is witnessing the most awaited comeback of Team India. While bowling in the second innings, the Indian bowlers set the stage on fire. While leading the way, Jasprit Bumrah achieved an incredible milestone as he became the fastest Indian bowler to secure 200 Test wickets in 8484 deliveries.

Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his hat after unlocking this milestone. Apart from Bumrah, there are some of the big names in the world of cricket who are leading the list. Legendary Pakistani bowler Waqar Younis is leading the list as he secured 200 Test wickets in just 7725 deliveries. Let’s explore who all are there on the list.

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Fastest 200 Test Wickets (Balls Bowled)

4. Jasprit Bumrah (8484 Balls)

In the modern-day cricket, Jasprit Bumrah is a legend. With accuracy and incredible bowling technique, Team India’s crisis man never fails to rescue the team in tough times. In the ongoing Test match against Australia, Bumrah turned out to be a savior in the second innings, picking up 4 wickets in just 30 runs. After dismissing Travis Head in the 34th over, Bumrah secured his 200 Test scalps in 8484 deliveries. In his 44th Test match, he secured the milestone. With that performance, he is standing in the fourth Position on the list.

3. Kagiso Rabada (8153 Balls)

Over the years, South Africa has produced some legendary bowlers who dominated the world with their brilliance. Kagiso Rabada is one of them. Making his Test debut in 2015, Rabada completed his 200 Test wickets in just 8153 balls. After dismissing Hasan Ali in a Test match against Pakistan back in 2021, Rabada achieved the feat. he is the third fastest Test bowler to secure the fastest 200 wickets in Test in terms of balls taken.

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2. Dale Steyn (7848 Balls)

In the cricket world, there are few bowling superstars like Dale Steyn. The South African bowler dominated the opponent batters throughout his career. The ace bowler completed his 200 Test wickets in just 7948 deliveries. With that incredible achievement, he is only the second-fastest bowler to secure 200 Test wickets in terms of the balls bowled.

1. Waqar Younis (7725 Balls)

Pakistan has been known for its lethal bowling attack over the years. The opponent batters still face setbacks while facing the Pakistani bowlers. Waqar Younis is a bowling legend of Pakistan and helped the nation with his bowling brilliance. He is the fastest bowler to secure 200 Test wickets while bowling 7725 deliveries. With that dominance, he is leading the list.

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