India’s premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make his return to the playing XI for the third Test at Lord’s after being rested for the second Test at Edgbaston. In the opening Test at Headingley, Bumrah impressed with figures of 5 for 83 in the first innings but went wicketless in the second.
During his absence, Akash Deep stepped up with a remarkable performance in the second Test, taking a total of 10 wickets, including a six-wicket haul in the second innings. Bumrah is likely to replace Prasidh Krishna at Lord’s, as the latter has struggled with both form and economy in the series so far.
At the same time, Bumrah is on the cusp of a major milestone. He requires just seven more wickets to become India’s leading wicket-taker in Tests against England on English soil. The current record is held by Ishant Sharma, who claimed 48 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 34, including two five-wicket hauls.
Jasprit Bumrah currently ranks third among India’s highest wicket-takers in Test matches played in England. The speedster has taken 42 wickets in nine Tests at an impressive average of 24.28, which includes three five-wicket hauls. Sitting just ahead of him is former India captain Kapil Dev, who bagged 43 wickets from 13 Tests on English soil at an average of 39.18, with two five-fers to his name.
Jasprit Bumrah boasts outstanding Test record against England
Jasprit Bumrah has delivered remarkable performances against England in Test cricket. In 15 matches, the right-arm pacer has taken 65 wickets at an impressive average of 22.61, including four five-wicket hauls. His best bowling figures against England came in Visakhapatnam in February 2024, where he picked up 6 for 45 in the first innings and followed it with 3 for 46 in the second.
Notably, three of Bumrah’s four five-wicket hauls against England have come in overseas conditions — 5 for 64 in Nottingham (2021), 5 for 85 in Nottingham (2018), and 5 for 83 in Leeds (2025). In his overall Test career, Bumrah has played 46 matches and claimed 210 wickets at a phenomenal average of 19.60, which includes 14 five-wicket hauls.
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