Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah
Full head-to-head breakdown across Test, ODI, T20I & IPL — batting, bowling and career records
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah: Why the Stats Make This a One-Sided Comparison
Joe Root leads this head-to-head 15–2 across batting categories, pulling ahead convincingly — with the strongest edge coming in Test cricket, where Joe Root averages 50.64 compared to Jasprit Bumrah's 6.57.
In ODI cricket, Joe Root leads with an average of 51.15 versus Jasprit Bumrah's 9.25 — a massive gap of 41.9 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has also accumulated more ODI runs overall (7,826 vs 111). Joe Root's 20 ODI centuries to Jasprit Bumrah's 0 underlines who converts more often under pressure.
In T20 Internationals, Joe Root holds the edge — averaging 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Jasprit Bumrah averages 2 at SR 66.67. In the IPL, Jasprit Bumrah leads with 75 runs versus 10 — a gap that reflects both opportunity and impact in franchise cricket.
Both players contribute with the ball. Jasprit Bumrah leads on international wickets (506 vs 110 across formats), and their all-round contributions add meaningful value beyond batting averages alone.
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The Verdict
Based on major batting metrics such as runs, average, centuries, strike rate, and ICC achievements, Joe Root leads in most categories. Leading in both Test average (50.64 vs 6.57) and ODI average (51.15 vs 9.25), Joe Root makes the stronger case across the two most respected formats in the game.
Frequently Asked — Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah
Joe Root leads 15–2 across the batting categories included in this comparison. Joe Root has the higher batting average in both Test cricket (50.64) and ODI cricket (51.15).
Joe Root holds the edge in ODI batting average, averaging 51.15 with 7826 runs, compared to Jasprit Bumrah's average of 9.25 and 111 runs. Joe Root has also scored more ODI centuries (20 vs 0).
In Test cricket, Joe Root averages 50.64 versus Jasprit Bumrah's 6.57 — a massive gap of 44.07 runs per dismissal. Joe Root has accumulated 14,180 Test runs including 41 centuries.
In T20Is, Joe Root averages 35.72 at a strike rate of 126.31, while Jasprit Bumrah averages 2 at a strike rate of 66.67. Joe Root has the higher strike rate (126.31 vs 66.67).
Jasprit Bumrah leads in IPL run-scoring with 75 runs at a strike rate of 87.21, compared to Joe Root's 10 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. Jasprit Bumrah has taken 506 international wickets compared to Joe Root's 110. Jasprit Bumrah has the lower white-ball economy rate (5.55 vs 7.92).
Both Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah achieve their highest batting averages in ODIs. Joe Root averages 51.15 compared to Jasprit Bumrah's 9.25 in that format.
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