Jasprit Bumrah vs Mohammed Siraj: Explore the journey of India's top two pacers after 41 Tests
Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj have emerged as India’s premier fast bowling duo in Tests. Let’s take a look at their journey and performances while also comparing their careers after 41 matches.
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Both Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj started their Test journeys under the leadership of Virat Kohli. Bumrah made his debut in 2018 against South Africa and impressed straightaway, while Siraj got his big chance in 2020 during the famous Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, where he helped India win a historic series. Reuters
For many years, Bumrah and Mohammed Shami were India’s main fast bowling pair in overseas Tests. But with Shami missing due to injuries lately, Siraj has stepped up and formed a strong new partnership with Bumrah, especially during the 2025 England tour where they led the attack together. Reuters
Mohammed Siraj was India’s most consistent bowler during the five-match Test series in England. He played all five Tests and picked up 23 wickets, making him the highest wicket-taker of the series and one of the key reasons India managed to make a stunning comeback after being 2-1 down. AFP
Even though Jasprit Bumrah missed two Tests due to workload management, he still made a huge impact. In just three matches, he took 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls. His match-winning spells at Lord’s and Leeds helped India stay alive in the series. AFP
Siraj delivered one of his best performances in the final Test at The Oval. He picked up a brilliant five-wicket haul in the second innings and took the last wicket of Gus Atkinson to seal a six-run win for India. That effort helped India draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 in dramatic fashion. AFP
After playing 41 Tests, Jasprit Bumrah had taken 176 wickets at an outstanding average of under 23. His stats prove why he is seen as one of the best fast bowlers in the world today. In 48 matches, Bumrah has taken 219 wickets, including 15 fifers. AFP
Mohammed Siraj has taken 123 wickets in his first 41 Test matches, and many of them came in tough away tours. He brings energy and aggression through his bowling. Though he can be expensive at times, Siraj has become one of India’s most trusted pacers. AFP
Bumrah and Siraj have developed a strong camaraderie over the years, often seen strategising together on the field whenever they share the field. Now, they have a new addition in Akash Deep. He's forming a solid trio with Bumrah and Siraj and adding further depth to India’s pace attack. AFP