Mon Dec 30 11:52:42 UTC 2024: ## Bumrah Breaks Records, Becomes Fastest Indian to 200 Test Wickets
**Melbourne, Australia** – Jasprit Bumrah etched his name into cricketing history today, becoming the fastest Indian bowler to reach 200 Test wickets. The achievement came during the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne, when he dismissed Travis Head for just one run. Remarkably, Bumrah reached this milestone in only his 44th Test match, equaling teammate Ravindra Jadeja’s record.
Bumrah’s accomplishment is even more impressive considering his exceptional economy. He is the first bowler in Test history to achieve 200 wickets with an average under 20, surpassing the legendary West Indies bowler Joel Garner’s previous benchmark of 20.34. He also shattered the Indian record for fastest to 200 wickets based on balls bowled, surpassing Mohammed Shami. Globally, he ranks fourth fastest behind only Waqar Younis, Dale Steyn, and Kagiso Rabada.
Bumrah has been a standout performer throughout the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, collecting 29 wickets at an astonishing average of 12.34. He is only three wickets shy of Harbhajan Singh’s record for most wickets in a single Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. His consistent performance and record-breaking feat solidify his position as one of India’s most formidable bowlers.
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