Team India pacer Mohammad Shami will have to wait for his international comeback as he was not picked in the 15-man squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa, which begins on November 14. The 35-year-old last represented India in the Champions Trophy final in March this year. His last T20I was in February 2025 and last Test back in June 2023 - the WTC final.
Following multiple injury and fitness setbacks, Shami has been in impressive form for Bengal in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The seasoned right-arm pacer claimed seven wickets against Uttarakhand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and eight wickets against Gujarat at the same venue.
In an earlier feature, we compared Shami's Test stats with those of fellow India pacer Jasprit Bumrah. In this feature, we compare the Bengal pacer's T20I stats with those of Bumrah. Since Shami has played 25 T20Is so far, we compare his stats with those of Bumrah after the latter had also played 25 matches.
Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has more wickets and a better average after 25 T20Is?
In 25 T20Is, Shami has claimed 27 wickets at an average of 28.18. Of his 27 scalps, six have come in four matches against England at an average of 21.16. He has also claimed five wickets in five matches against West Indies at an average of 35.40 and three wickets in one T20I against Afghanistan, averaging 10.66.
After 25 T20Is, Bumrah had 34 wickets to his name at an average of 18.38. Of his scalps, seven came in four matches against Australia at an average of 19.28. He had also picked up six wickets in five matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 18.50 and five scalps in three T20Is against England at an average of 12.
Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has a better economy rate after 25 T20Is?
Having played 25 T20Is, Shami has an economy rate of 8.95. He has an economy rate of 10.16 in four matches against England and 9.07 in four matches against New Zealand. Also, he has an economy rate of 8.36 in three matches against Pakistan and 10.62 in five matches against West Indies.
After 25 T20Is, Bumrah had an economy rate of 6.70. He had an economy rate of 8.70 in four matches against Australia and 6.20 in three matches against England. Further, he had an economy rate of 6.16 in five matches against Sri Lanka and 9.58 in three matches against West Indies.
Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has more three-fers after 25 T20Is?
In 25 T20Is, Shami has claimed four three-wicket hauls. His best of 3-15 came against Scotland in Dubai in the 2021 T20 World Cup. The right-arm pacer also picked up 3-25 against England at the Wankhede Stadium (February 2025), 3-32 against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi (November 2021) and 3-38 against England in Birmingham (September 2014).
| Player | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 3w |
| Mohammad Shami | 27 | 28.18 | 8.95 | 3-15 | 4 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 34 | 18.38 | 6.70 | 3-11 | 3 |
(Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - T20I stats comparison after 25 matches)
After 25 T20Is, Bumrah had three three-fers to his credit. His best at that stage was 3-11, which came against Zimbabwe in Harare in June 2016. The right-arm fast bowler had also claimed 3-14 against England in Bengaluru in February 2017 and 3-23 against Australia in Adelaide in January 2016.
Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has a better record in wins after 25 T20Is?
Shami has been part of 15 T20Is that Team India have won. In winning causes, he has claimed 18 wickets at an average of 24.16 and an economy rate of 8.28. In eight T20Is that the Men in Blue have lost, he has five wickets, averaging 52.60. The Bengal pacer has also claimed two wickets in one tied game and two scalps in one match that ended in no result.
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy | BBI | 3w |
| Mohammad Shami | 15 | 18 | 24.16 | 8.28 | 3-15 | 3 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 18 | 26 | 16.38 | 6.45 | 3-11 | 3 |
(Shami vs Bumrah - T20I stats comparison in wins after 25 matches)
Of his first 25 T20Is, Bumrah had been part of 18 matches that India won. In winning causes at that stage, he had 26 wickets at an average of 16.38 and an economy rate of 6.45. In six matches that India lost, he had six wickets, averaging 28.83. Bumrah had also picked up two scalps in one T20I that produced no result.
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