Mohammad Shami vs Jasprit Bumrah: ODI Stats Comparison After 89 Matches
Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami's hopes for an international return took a hit as he was left out of India's 15-man squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The two-Test series will be held in India from November 14 to 26.
The Team India squad for the red-ball series was announced on November 5. Rishabh Pant, the keeper-batter, was recalled after recovering from a foot injury. However, Shami, despite his recent strong performances in the Ranji Trophy, was not selected. The 35-year-old fast bowler took 15 wickets in three matches this season, including seven against Uttarakhand and eight versus Gujarat, both at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Shami's last appearance for India was in the Champions Trophy final in March 2023, held in the UAE. His final T20 international was a month prior, and he has not played Test cricket since the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023.
ODI Performance Comparison: Shami vs Bumrah
Previously, their Test and T20I stats were compared. Now, an analysis examines their ODI records after 89 matches each.
- Jasprit Bumrah has taken 149 wickets in 89 ODIs
- His bowling average stands at 23.55
- He maintains an economy rate of 4.59 runs per over
- Against Australia, Bumrah has claimed 30 wickets in 21 matches at an average of 34.13
"In 89 ODIs, Bumrah has picked up 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."
No further figures for Shami's ODI performances are provided in the original text for direct comparison.
Author's summary: Mohammad Shami remains strong in domestic cricket, but his absence from India's Test squad contrasts Jasprit Bumrah's consistent international presence and impressive ODI wicket-taking record.