Glenn McGrath vs Jasprit Bumrah
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Glenn McGrath vs Jasprit Bumrah: Complete Head-to-Head — Batting, Bowling & All Formats Compared
Jasprit Bumrah leads this head-to-head 5–8 across batting categories, though the gap is tighter than the scoreline suggests — with the strongest edge coming in ODIs, where Jasprit Bumrah averages 9.25 compared to Glenn McGrath's 3.83.
In ODI cricket, Jasprit Bumrah leads with an average of 9.25 versus Glenn McGrath's 3.83 — a meaningful difference of 5.42 runs per dismissal. Glenn McGrath has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (115 vs 111).
In T20 Internationals, Glenn McGrath holds the edge — averaging 5 at a strike rate of 41.67, while Jasprit Bumrah averages 2 at SR 66.67. In the IPL, Jasprit Bumrah leads with 75 runs versus 4 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Glenn McGrath leads on international wickets (949 vs 506 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Jasprit Bumrah takes this comparison 5–8 across batting categories. The ODI average gap — 9.25 versus 3.83 — is the headline number separating the two players. Glenn McGrath provides genuine competition in T20I cricket, which prevents this from being one-sided.
Frequently Asked — Glenn McGrath vs Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah leads 5–8 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Jasprit Bumrah leads in more batting categories overall, while Glenn McGrath holds advantages in some individual metrics.
Jasprit Bumrah holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 9.25 with 111 runs, compared to Glenn McGrath's average of 3.83 and 115 runs. The difference in batting average is 5.42 runs per dismissal.
In Test cricket, Glenn McGrath averages 7.37 versus Jasprit Bumrah's 6.57 — a slim margin of 0.8 runs per dismissal. Glenn McGrath has accumulated 641 Test runs across their Test career.
In T20Is, Glenn McGrath averages 5 at a strike rate of 41.67, while Jasprit Bumrah averages 2 at a strike rate of 66.67. Jasprit Bumrah has the higher strike rate (66.67 vs 41.67).
Jasprit Bumrah leads in IPL run-scoring with 75 runs at a strike rate of 87.21, compared to Glenn McGrath's 4 runs. Jasprit Bumrah also leads in IPL sixes (1 vs 0), reflecting a more aggressive approach in franchise cricket.
Both players have contributed with the ball. Glenn McGrath has taken 949 international wickets compared to Jasprit Bumrah's 506. Jasprit Bumrah has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.55 vs 6.88).
Glenn McGrath records their highest batting average in Tests (7.37), while Jasprit Bumrah records their highest batting average in ODIs (9.25), highlighting strengths in different formats.
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