Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - comparing their stats after 64 Tests

Veteran India fast bowler Mohammad Shami has displayed impressive form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season as he endeavors to prove his form and fitness for international comeback. In two games for Bengal so far, the right-arm pacer has picked up 15 wickets at an average of 10.46. His numbers include one five-wicket haul and one four-wicket haul.

Shami registered figures of 3-37 & 4-38 against Uttarakhand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The 35-year-old was named Player of the Match as Bengal won the contest by eight wickets. In Bengal's next match, he claimed 3-44 & 5-38 at the same venue as his side beat Gujarat by 141 runs.

In the wake of his excellent form in Ranji Trophy 2025-26, we compare his Test stats with those of former Australia speedster Brett Lee. Since Shami has so far featured in 64 Tests, we compare his stats with those of Lee after the latter had also played the same number of matches.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has more wickets and a better average after 64 Tests?

In 64 Test matches, Shami has picked up 229 wickets at an average of 27.71. Of his Test scalps, 48 have come in 11 matches against South Africa at an excellent average of 20.93. He has also claimed 44 wickets in 12 Tests against Australia at an average of 32.09 and 44 scalps in 15 Tests against England, averaging 38.29.

After 64 Tests, Lee had 266 wickets to his name at an average of 29.87. Of his scalps after 64 matches, 62 came in 18 Tests against England at an average of 40.61. He had also claimed 49 wickets in 12 Tests against South Africa at an average of 30.26, and 40 wickets in seven Tests against India, averaging 25.67.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has more five-fers after 64 Tests?

In 64 Tests, Shami has picked up six five-wicket hauls. His best of 6-56 came against Australia in Perth in December 2018. The Indian pacer also claimed 5-112 against the Aussies in Sydney in January 2015.

Three of his Test five-fers have come against South Africa, including 5-28 in Johannesburg in January 2018 and 5-44 in Centurion in December 2021. Shami has also claimed one Test five-fer against West Indies, which came on debut in Kolkata in November 2013.

Player	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	229	27.71	6-56	6	0
Brett Lee	266	29.87	5-30	8	0

(Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Bowling stats comparison after 64 Tests)

After 64 Tests, Lee had eight five-fers to his name. His best innings figures of 5-30 were registered against West Indies in Brisbane in November 2005. He had also claimed 5-47 against India in Melbourne in his debut Test. Of his eight five-fers, two each came against India, New Zealand, South Africa and West Indies.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has a better record in wins after 64 Tests?

Shami has been part of 31 Tests that India have won. In winning causes, he has claimed 118 wickets at an average of 20.34, with the aid of four five-fers. One of his five-fers came in a losing cause, while one came in a Test that ended in a draw.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	31	118	20.34	5-28	4	0
Brett Lee	50	203	27.65	5-30	6	0

(Shami vs Lee - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 64 Tests)

Of his first 64 Tests, Lee was part of 50 matches that Australia won. In winning causes, the star pacer had claimed 203 wickets at an average of 27.65, with the aid of six five-wicket hauls. Two of his five-fers came in drawn contests.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has a better away record after 64 Tests?

In 41 away Tests, Shami has picked up 145 wickets at an average of 30.33, with four five-fers. In two neutral Tests, the Indian pacer has claimed eight wickets at an average of 33.50, with a best of 4-76. In 21 home Tests, he has claimed 76 scalps, averaging 22.10, with two five-fers.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammad Shami	41	145	30.33	6-56	4	0
Brett Lee	25	93	32.87	5-69	2	0

(Shami vs Lee - Away bowling stats comparison after 64 Tests)

Of Lee's first 64 Tests, 25 came in away conditions. In away Tests, he claimed 93 wickets at an average of 32.87, with two five-fers. In three neutral Tests, he had managed five wickets. Further, in 36 home Tests, Lee had picked up 168 scalps, averaging 27.72, with the aid of six five-fers.