The battle between Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best in modern cricket. Root is England’s star batter — calm, stylish, and consistent. Bumrah is India’s pace leader — quick, sharp, and tricky to face. Every time India and England play, this matchup takes center stage. From Root’s big hundreds to Bumrah’s unplayable spells, their rivalry has given fans some unforgettable moments.
Let’s take a closer look at their head-to-head stats, key duels, and who has had the upper hand over the years.
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Across all international formats, Joe Root has scored a total of 333 runs off 615 balls against Jasprit Bumrah, with 13 dismissals.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Tests | 286 | 559 | 9 | 411 | 36/0 | 31.8 | 51.2 |
ODIs | 36 | 39 | 3 | 19 | 5/0 | 12 | 92.3 |
T20Is | 11 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 1/0 | 11.0 | 64.7 |
Total | 333 | 615 | 13 | 441 | 42/0 | 54.8 | - |
Root vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Test Cricket
In Test matches, Root has made 286 runs from 559 balls, been dismissed 9 times, and maintained an average of 31.8 with a strike rate of 51.2.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
2018 | 44 | 127 | 2 | 99 | 3 | 0 | 34.6 | 22.0 |
2021 | 150 | 291 | 4 | 212 | 18 | 0 | 51.5 | 37.5 |
2022 | 50 | 62 | 0 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 80.6 | – |
2024 | 42 | 79 | 3 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 53.2 | 14.0 |
Total | 286 | 559 | 9 | 411 | 36 | 0 | 51.2 | 31.8 |
Root vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs
In ODIs, he has scored 36 runs off 39 balls, dismissed 3 times, averaging just 12 with a strike rate of 92.3.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
2017 | 24 | 27 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 88.9 | 24.0 |
2019 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 | – |
2022 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total | 36 | 39 | 3 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 92.3 | 12.00 |
Root vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 | 11.0 |
Total | 11 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 64.7 | 11.0 |
Joe Root vs Jasprit Bumrah: Best Head-to-Head Moments
England vs India - Nottingham Test, 2018
This was the first-ever Test encounter between Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah. In the match, Bumrah bowled 37 deliveries to Root, conceding just 11 runs while delivering 31 dot balls. In the second innings, Bumrah got the better of Root, dismissing him caught at second slip — marking the beginning of their fascinating rivalry.
England vs India - Birmingham Test, 2022
In this match, Joe Root dominated Jasprit Bumrah, scoring 50 runs off just 62 balls, including 7 boundaries, at a strike rate of over 80. It was one of Root’s most fluent innings against India’s pace spearhead.
India vs England - 2023 ODI World Cup
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Joe Root on the very first ball he faced, sending him back for a golden duck. Bumrah delivered a full-length ball, and Root played down the wrong line, resulting in a crucial early breakthrough.
Verdict: Who Has the Edge?
Statistically, Jasprit Bumrah has held the upper hand over Joe Root in their head-to-head battles. Across formats, Bumrah has dismissed Root 13 times in 615 deliveries, keeping his average low in both ODIs (12.0) and T20Is (11.0). While Root has scored over 280 runs in Tests, his average of 31.8 against Bumrah is well below his career numbers, and Bumrah’s ability to consistently build pressure with dot balls (411 out of 615) is a clear indicator of control.
That said, Root has had his moments — especially during the 2021 England series — where he tackled Bumrah with confidence and fluency. But overall, when it comes to dismissals, economy, and impact, Bumrah edges ahead as the bowler who has regularly troubled one of the world’s best batters.
