Jasprit Bumrah achieved a new milestone during the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Indian fast bowler became the fastest to reach 50 Test wickets at home, accomplishing this feat in just 1,747 deliveries.This record surpassed Mohammed Shami, who needed 2,267 balls to achieve the same milestone.Bumrah secured the record with his signature yorker that dismissed Johann Layne. He also took the wickets of John Campbell and Justin Greaves, finishing with figures of 3/42, helping to dismiss West Indies for 162 in 44.1 overs.In terms of innings, Bumrah is the quickest Indian pacer to claim 50 Test wickets at home, reaching the mark in 24 innings. He has matched Javagal Srinath’s record, though Srinath required more deliveries.Kapil Dev follows on the list with 25 innings, while both Ishant Sharma and Shami needed 27 innings each.Among the 30 bowlers who have taken 50 or more Test wickets in India, Bumrah leads with the best average of 17. Australia’s Richard Benaud is the only other bowler with over 50 wickets in India averaging under 20, with 52 wickets at 18.38.Bumrah stands alone in Test cricket history as the only bowler with more than 200 wickets averaging below 20. After his recent performance in Ahmedabad, his career statistics show 222 wickets in 49 Test matches at an average of 19.74.The match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where Bumrah’s precise bowling proved crucial in restricting the West Indies innings. His three-wicket haul demonstrated his continued dominance in home conditions.Bumrah’s record-breaking performance adds another achievement to his impressive Test career. His ability to maintain such remarkable statistics both at home and throughout his career highlights his consistency as a fast bowler.
