Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - comparing their stats after 50 Tests

Seasoned Team India pacer Mohammad Shami has been in impressive form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season as he attempts to make a comeback to international cricket. In two matches for Bengal, he has claimed 15 wickets at an average of 10.46, with one five-fer and one four-fer.

The 35-year-old registered figures of 3-37 and 4-38 against Uttarakhand at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and was named Player of the Match as Bengal won the clash by eight wickets. Shami followed it up with figures of 3-44 and 5-38 as Bengal got the better of Gujarat by 141 runs in Kolkata.

Following his recent exploits with the ball, we compare his Test stats with that of Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Since Bumrah has so far featured in 50 Tests, we compare his stats with Shami after the latter had also played 50 Tests.

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Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has more wickets and a better average after 50 Tests?

In 50 Tests, Bumrah has picked up 226 wickets at an average of 19.83. Of his scalps, 64 have come in 12 Tests against Australia, averaging 17.15. The right-arm pacer has picked up 74 wickets in 17 Tests against England at an average of 22.89 and 38 wickets in eight Tests against South Africa at an average of 20.76.

After 50 Tests, Shami had picked up 180 wickets at an average of 27.58. Of his scalps, 31 wickets came in eight Tests against Australia at an average of 32.16. The 35-year-old had also claimed 34 wickets in eight Tests against South Africa (20.91) and 31 wickets in 11 Tests against England at an average of 40.

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Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has more five-fers after 50 Tests?

Having played 50 Tests, Bumrah has 15 five-fers to his name. His best of 6-27 came against West Indies in Kingston in August 2019. Of his five-fers, five came against England, four against Australia, three against South Africa, two against West Indies and one against Sri Lanka.

(Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Bowling stats comparison after 50 Tests)

After 50 Tests, Shami had five five-fers to his name. His best of 6-56 came against Australia in Perth in December 2018. Of his five five-fers after 50 Tests, two each came against Australia and South Africa and one against West Indies.

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Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has a better record in wins after 50 Tests?

Bumrah has been part of 22 Tests that India have won. In winning causes, he has claimed 117 wickets at an average of 14.85, with the aid of nine five-fers. In 23 matches that India have lost, he has picked up 85 scalps, averaging 26.24, with four four-fers. Two of his five-wicket hauls have come in drawn games.

(Shami vs Bumrah - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 50 Tests)

Of his first 50 Tests, Shami was part of 25 Tests that India won. In winning causes, he claimed 95 wickets at an average of 20.69, with the aid of three five-fers. In 14 games that India lost, he picked up 43 wickets at an average of 36.72, with one five-fer. One of his five-wicket hauls came in a drawn Test.

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Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has a better record in SENA nations after 50 Tests?

Of Bumrah's 50 Tests, 34 have come in SENA nations in which he has claimed 159 wickets at an average of 21.46. Of his 15 five-fers, 11 have come in SENA nations. He has picked up 64 wickets in 12 Tests in Australia, 51 wickets in 12 Tests in England, 38 scalps in eight Tests in South Africa and six wickets in two Test matches played in New Zealand.

(Shami vs Bumrah - Bowling stats comparison in SENA nations after 50 Tests)

Of his first 50 Tests, Shami played 25 in SENA nations, claiming 88 wickets at an average of 34.52. The 35-year-old right-arm pacer had three five-fers in SENA countries at that stage. Shami claimed 31 wickets in eight Tests in Australia, 21 wickets in eight Tests in England, 15 scalps in four Tests in New Zealand and 21 wickets in five Test matches in South Africa.

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Edited by Renin Wilben Albert