Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - comparing their stats after 89 ODIs

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been a terrific performer for Team India across the three formats of the game. Since he is among the few players in the side that features in all formats, his workload management is crucial, even more so considering his issues with fitness. It is thus not surprising that he has been rested for the three-match ODI series against the Proteas.

Bumrah was a crucial member of the Indian team that finished runners-up in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. In 11 matches in the ICC event, the right-arm pacer claimed 20 wickets at an average of 18.65 and an economy rate of 4.06. He is likely to be a key member of the squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup as well.

Bumrah has so far been part of 89 ODIs. In this feature, we compare his bowling stats with those of former India pacer and current chief selector Ajit Agarkar after the latter had also played 89 one-day matches.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more wickets and a better average after 89 ODIs?

In 89 ODIs, Bumrah has claimed 149 wickets at an average of 23.55. Of his wickets, 30 have come in 21 matches against Australia at an average of 34.13. He has also picked up 26 scalps in 13 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 16.65, 17 wickets in seven ODIs against England (average 21.88) and 17 wickets in 12 one-dayers against South Africa (average 22.41).

After 89 ODIs, Agarkar had claimed 136 wickets at an average of 29.63. Of his wickets, 27 came in 11 ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 17.70. He had also picked up 19 wickets in 12 matches against Australia at an average of 31.42, 18 wickets in 14 ODIs against Pakistan at an average of 40.77 and 10 wickets in six matches against England at an average of 27.80.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more five-fers after 89 ODIs?

In 89 ODIs, Bumrah has picked up two five-fers and six four-wicket hauls. His best of 6-19 came against England at The Oval in July 2022. The fast bowler also starred with 5-27 against Sri Lanka in Pallekele in August 2017 and 4-35 against West Indies in Pune in October 2018.

After 89 ODIs, Agarkar did not have a five-fer to his name, even as he had picked up six four-wicket hauls. His best at that stage was 4-25, which came against Zimbabwe in Kanpur in December 2000. The right-arm pacer had also picked up 4-34 against England in Chennai in January 2002 and 4-46 against Australia in Kanpur in April 1998.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better economy rate after 89 ODIs?

Having played 89 ODIs, Bumrah has an economy rate of 4.59. He has an economy rate of 5.26 in 21 innings against Australia and 4.83 in 13 innings against England. Further, he has an economy rate of 4.01 in 12 innings against South Africa and 4.11 in 13 innings against Sri Lanka.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Jasprit Bumrah	149	23.55	4.59	6-19	2	6
Ajit Agarkar	136	29.63	5.17	4-25	0	6

(Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison after 89 ODIs)

After 89 ODIs, Agarkar had an economy rate of 5.17. The former pacer had an economy rate of 5.91 in 12 innings against Australia and 5.73 in 14 innings against Pakistan. Further, he had an economy rate of 5.24 in 12 innings against South Africa and 4.97 in 11 innings against Sri Lanka.

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Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better record in wins after 89 ODIs?

Bumrah has featured in 63 ODIs that India have won. In winning causes, he has picked up 119 wickets at an average of 18.69 and an economy rate of 4.21, with two five-fers and five four-fers. In 25 ODIs that India have lost, he has claimed 30 wickets at an average of 42.80 and an economy rate 5.46, with one four-fer.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Jasprit Bumrah	63	119	18.69	4.21	6-19	2	5
Ajit Agarkar	48	94	21.13	4.66	4-25	0	6

(Jasprit Bumrah vs Ajit Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 89 ODIs)

Of his first 89 ODIs, Agarkar was part of 48 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 94 wickets at an average of 21.13 and an economy rate of 4.66, with six four-fers. In 39 matches that India lost, he had 39 wickets at an average of 50.05 and an economy rate of 5.79.