Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah: Comparing Their Stats After 89 ODIs
Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami’s hopes of returning to international cricket faced another obstacle as he was left out of India’s 15-man squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The series will feature two home matches from November 14 to November 26.
The squad announcement came on Wednesday, November 5. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant earned a recall following his recovery from a foot injury. Shami, however, was not included despite an impressive domestic season, taking 15 wickets in three Ranji Trophy games for Bengal — seven against Uttarakhand and eight versus Gujarat, both played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Shami last represented India in the Champions Trophy final held in March in the UAE. His previous T20I was a month earlier, while his last Test appearance came during the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.
Performance Comparison
This analysis focuses on Shami’s and Jasprit Bumrah’s performances after each had played 89 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). Bumrah, the current spearhead of India’s bowling attack, has featured in 89 ODIs, collecting 149 wickets at an average of 23.55 and an economy rate of 4.59.
“Of his scalps, 30 have come in 21 matches against Australia at an average of 34.13.”
Earlier comparisons between the two fast bowlers covered their Test and T20I careers. This feature highlights their records specifically in the ODI format, underlining how both have been pivotal to India’s pace battery in different eras.
Author’s Summary
Both Shami and Bumrah stand out in India’s fast bowling history; this comparison underscores Bumrah’s remarkable ODI efficiency as Shami seeks a comeback to the national team.