Jasprit Bumrah vs Wasim Akram: Who is BETTER bowler after 89 ODIs
Published On Jan 22, 2025, 09:52 AM IST
Last UpdatedJan 22, 2025, 09:52 AM IST
Jasprit Bumrah is currently a star bowler in all three formats of cricket for the Indian team, whereas former Pakistan bowler Wasim Akram is considered to be one of the greatest bowlers
Following below is a small comparison between both Bumrah and Akram after 89 ODI matches.
If talking about bagging wickets, Jasprit Bumrah is the player has the more wickets. He has taken 149 wickets in 89 ODI matches, whereas Pakistan’s legend Wasim Akram had 119 wickets in 89 ODI matches.
After 89 ODI matches, average of Wasim Akram was 23.58 with an economy of 3.82. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah’s average was 23.55 and economy of 4.59.
When speaking about five-wicket hauls, Wasim Akram has secured five-wicket haul two times in 89 ODI matches. Jasprit Bumrah also has secured this achievement only twice.
The best bowling performance by Wasim Akram was him taking 5 wickets for 21 runs. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 6 wickets for 19 runs.