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Jasprit Bumrah Test 5-Wicket Hauls: Full List

Jasprit Bumrah’s Test 5-Wicket Hauls stand as a testament to his elite status, showcasing a complete list of his devastating spells that have often rewritten the record books for Indian pace bowling.

Jasprit Bumrah 5-Wicket Hauls in Tests

No.Bowling Figures (Wkts/Runs)Overs BowledInningsOpponentVenueStart Date
15/5418.52South AfricaJohannesburg24 Jan 2018
25/8529.04EnglandNottingham18 Aug 2018
36/3315.52AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 2018
45/78.04West IndiesNorth Sound22 Aug 2019
56/2712.12West IndiesKingston30 Aug 2019
65/6419.03EnglandNottingham4 Aug 2021
75/4223.32South AfricaCape Town11 Jan 2022
85/2410.02Sri LankaBengaluru12 Mar 2022
96/6113.53South AfricaCape Town3 Jan 2024
106/4515.52EnglandVisakhapatnam2 Feb 2024
115/3018.02AustraliaPerth22 Nov 2024
126/7628.01AustraliaBrisbane14 Dec 2024
135/5724.43AustraliaMelbourne26 Dec 2024
145/8324.42EnglandLeeds20 Jun 2025
155/7427.01EnglandLord’s10 Jul 2025
165/2714.01South AfricaEden Gardens14 Nov 2025

Key Insights from Jasprit Bumrah’s Test 5-Wicket Hauls

Records and Best Figures

Total 5-Wicket Hauls: 16

Best Innings Figures: 5 wickets for 7 runs (vs. West Indies in Jamaica, 2019).

He has achieved the rare and difficult feat of taking 6 or more wickets in an innings five times in his Test career. This places him joint-sixth on the all-time list of Indian bowlers for this particular milestone. The list is currently led by the legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who has a commanding 19 six-wicket hauls.


Five-Wicket Hauls by Opponent Country and Innings Breakdown

Bumrah’s overseas exploits are record-breaking, as he holds the Indian record for the most overseas five-wicket hauls with 13, surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev (12).

Bumrah has taken 5-wicket hauls in five different countries, showcasing his ability to succeed globally. The breakdown highlights his success in the challenging SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) nations.

CountryNumber of 5-Wicket Hauls
England4
Australia3
South Africa3
India (Home)4
West Indies2
Total16

His 5-wicket hauls are almost evenly split between the two most crucial phases of a Test: 7 have come in the 1st innings (to build a lead) and 4 have come in the 4th innings (to secure a victory).


Year-by-Year 5-Fer-Performance Statement

Bumrah’s Test career started strong and has been very consistent since 2018. He made an immediate impact in his debut year, 2018, taking three five-wicket hauls.

He maintained a high standard in 2019, achieving two five-wicket hauls, including his best-ever figures of 5/7.

However, his best year was 2024, where he recorded a career-high four five-wicket hauls.

This performance in 2024 helped him win the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award.

Bumrah shows sustained excellence, recording three five-wicket hauls in 2025 so far (as of mid-November).


SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) Dominance

Among Indian bowlers, Bumrah’s statistics in the pace-friendly SENA nations are exceptional and define his career:

SENA 5-Fers: With 11 five-wicket hauls in SENA nations, he is the joint-highest among Asian pacers, equaling the record held by Pakistan legend Wasim Akram.

Wickets in SENA: He is the first Asian player to claim 150 Test wickets in SENA countries.

SENA Average: His bowling average in SENA conditions (around 22) is among the best in history for an Asian bowler, surpassing the career averages of legends like Wasim Akram and Imran Khan in those countries.