Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah are two of the biggest names in world cricket. Babar is known for his stylish batting, while Bumrah is famous for his pace and accuracy. Whenever they face each other, it’s a key moment in any India vs Pakistan match.
In this article, we look at how Babar Azam has performed against Bumrah in ODIs and T20Is — including runs, dismissals, strike rates, and how things have gone year by year in this exciting rivalry.
Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Babar Azam has faced Jasprit Bumrah in ODIs and T20Is, playing a total of 53 balls, scoring 40 runs, and being dismissed once. He has hit 5 fours and faced 33 dot balls. While the sample size is small, this battle between Pakistan’s top batter and India’s pace spearhead has drawn much attention.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
ODI | 22 | 39 | 0 | 27 | 3/0 | - | 56.4 |
T20I | 18 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 2/0 | 18.0 | 128.6 |
Total | 40 | 53 | 1 | 33 | 5/0 | - | - |
Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Tests
In ODIs, Babar has scored 22 runs off 39 balls and has not been dismissed by Bumrah. He’s hit 3 fours and has faced 27 dot balls, resulting in a strike rate of 56.4.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2017 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 125.0 |
2018 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | - | 14.3 |
2019 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | - | 125.0 |
2023 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | 38.5 |
Total | 22 | 39 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | - | 56.41 |
Babar Azam vs Jasprit Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
In T20Is, Babar has scored 18 runs from 14 balls and was dismissed once by Bumrah. He has hit 2 fours, with a strike rate of 128.6, but Bumrah’s control has been effective in limiting Babar’s scoring.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2021 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | - | 130.0 |
2024 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 125.0 |
Total | 18 | 14 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 18.0 | 128.5 |
Reference: The stats are taken from the Cricmetric
Verdict: Babar Azam vs Bumrah - Who has the edge?
So far, it's been a tight contest between Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah. In ODIs, Babar has managed to survive without getting out to Bumrah, but his scoring has been slow, showing Bumrah’s control. In T20Is, Bumrah has dismissed Babar once and kept him in check with disciplined bowling.
Overall, while Babar has held his wicket in ODIs, Bumrah has had the upper hand, especially with his ability to build pressure and now take Babar’s wicket in the shorter format. As the rivalry grows, Bumrah slightly edges it for now.
