Team India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been a terrific performer across formats in international cricket. The right-arm fast bowler made his white-ball debut for the Men in Blue in January 2016 during the tour of Australia and made an instant impact. The Ahmedabad-born pacer claimed 2-40 on his one-day debut in Sydney and 3-23 on his T20I debut in Adelaide.
For the first couple of years, Bumrah was considered a white-ball specialist. Not many fans and experts gave him a chance of succeeding in red-ball cricket. However, the fast bowler proved all his critics wrong by making an impactful Test debut in South Africa in January 2018. Despite injury woes, he hasn’t looked back.
Bumrah played his 50th Test when India took on West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in October 2025. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of former Aussie speedster Brett Lee after the latter had also played 50 Tests.
## Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Who Has More Wickets and a Better Average After 50 Tests?
In 50 Tests, Bumrah has claimed 226 wickets at an outstanding average of 19.83. Of his wickets, 74 have come in 17 Tests against England at an average of 22.89. He has also picked up 64 wickets in 12 Tests against Australia, averaging an impressive 17.15, and 38 wickets in eight Tests against South Africa at an average of 20.76.
After 50 Tests, Brett Lee had claimed 197 wickets at an average of 31.48. Of his scalps, 46 came in nine Tests against West Indies at an average of 22.71. He had also claimed 42 wickets in 13 Tests against England at an average of 44.14 and 37 wickets in 10 Tests against South Africa at an average of 33.37.
## Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Who Has More Five-Wicket Hauls After 50 Tests?
In 50 Tests, Bumrah has claimed 15 five-wicket hauls. His best figures of 6-27 were registered against West Indies in Kingston in August 2019. Of his 15 five-fers, five have been claimed against England, four against Australia, three against South Africa, two against West Indies, and one against Sri Lanka.
After 50 Tests, Lee had six five-wicket hauls to his name. His best at that stage was 5-30, against West Indies in Brisbane in November 2005. Of his six five-fers, two each came against New Zealand and West Indies, and one each against India and South Africa.
## Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Who Has a Better Record in Wins After 50 Tests?
Bumrah has been part of 22 Test matches that India have won. In these winning causes, he has picked up 117 wickets at a remarkable average of 14.85, with nine five-wicket hauls. In 23 matches that India have lost, he has claimed 85 wickets at an average of 26.24. Four of his Test five-fers have come in losses and two in draws.
On the other hand, Lee was part of 37 matches that Australia won in his first 50 Tests. In those victories, he claimed 140 wickets at an average of 28.51, with four five-wicket hauls. Two of his other five-fers came in drawn contests. Lee also picked up 27 wickets in six Tests that Australia lost.
## Jasprit Bumrah vs Brett Lee: Who Has a Better Away Record After 50 Tests?
Of Bumrah’s 50 Tests, 35 have come in away conditions. In these away Tests, he has picked up 172 wickets at an average of 20, including 13 five-wicket hauls. In one neutral Test, he went wicketless. In 14 home Tests, Bumrah has claimed 54 wickets at an average of 17.59, with two five-wicket hauls.
Lee’s first 50 Tests included 21 matches played away from home. In these away Tests, he claimed 79 wickets at an average of 33.20, with just one five-wicket haul. In three neutral Tests, he had five wickets, while in 26 home Tests, Lee claimed 113 wickets at an average of 29.60, with five five-wicket hauls.
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Both Jasprit Bumrah and Brett Lee have left a significant mark as fast bowlers in their respective eras. However, Bumrah’s stats after 50 Tests highlight his incredible consistency, superior averages, and ability to perform exceptionally well in away conditions, setting him apart as one of the premier fast bowlers in modern-day cricket.
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