Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah: Comparing Their ODI Stats After 89 Matches
Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami faced another setback in his aspirations for an international return as he was left out of India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The two-match series will be held at home from November 14 to November 26.
The squad announcement, made on Wednesday, November 5, confirmed the recall of wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who has recovered from a foot injury. However, Shami was not included, despite his strong performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, where he has taken 15 wickets in three games. The 35-year-old claimed seven wickets for Bengal against Uttarakhand and eight against Gujarat, both at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Shami last played for India in the Champions Trophy final in March this year in the UAE. His last T20I appearance came a month before that, while his most recent Test outing was in the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.
Statistical Comparison of Shami and Bumrah
Following earlier comparisons of their Test and T20I records, this analysis focuses on the ODI performances of Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah. Since Bumrah has featured in 89 ODIs, their numbers are compared over the same span of matches.
- Mohammad Shami: Stats recorded after 89 ODIs.
- Jasprit Bumrah: 149 wickets from 89 ODIs, averaging 23.55 with an economy rate of 4.59.
- Bumrah has taken 30 wickets in 21 matches against Australia, averaging 34.13 per wicket.
“Shami last represented Team India in the Champions Trophy final in March this year in the UAE.”
Key Insight
Bumrah’s consistency in maintaining a low average and economy demonstrates his value as India’s lead pacer in limited-overs cricket, while Shami’s domestic performances underline his persistence in pursuit of a comeback.
Author’s summary: Despite solid domestic form, Shami’s exclusion highlights Bumrah’s stronger ODI record and India’s confidence in his sustained match-winning abilities.