Steven Smith and Jasprit Bumrah — two giants of modern-day cricket — have clashed multiple times across formats in some of the sport’s most intense encounters. Smith, known for his unorthodox style and consistency, has been one of the toughest batters to dismiss. On the other side, Bumrah’s deadly pace, accuracy, and variation make him one of the most feared bowlers in the world.
This article explores their head-to-head record across Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and T20s, breaking down how Smith has fared against Bumrah in different situations and over the years.
Steven Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah Head-to-Head Stats Summary
Steven Smith has faced Jasprit Bumrah across Tests, ODIs, T20 Internationals, and other T20 matches, playing a total of 412 balls, scoring 281 runs, and being dismissed 9 times. He has hit 31 fours and 4 sixes, while playing 266 dot balls against Bumrah.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 95 | 227 | 4 | 176 | 9/1 | 23.8 | 41.9 |
ODI | 103 | 121 | 2 | 70 | 16/0 | 51.5 | 85.1 |
T20I | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3/0 | - | 187.5 |
T20 | 68 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 3/3 | 22.7 | 121.4 |
Total | 281 | 412 | 9 | 266 | 31/4 | - | - |
Smith vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Tests
In Test cricket, Smith has scored 95 runs from 227 balls and has been dismissed 4 times, giving him an average of 23.8 and a strike rate of 41.9. This shows Bumrah has had consistent success against Smith in the longest format.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2020 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3.4 |
2021 | 51 | 85 | 0 | 61 | 7 | 0 | - | 60.0 |
2024 | 41 | 95 | 3 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 13.7 | 43.2 |
2025 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | - | 11.1 |
Total | 95 | 227 | 4 | 176 | 9 | 1 | 23.8 | 41.85 |
Smith vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs
In ODIs, Smith has scored 103 runs from 121 balls and been dismissed twice, averaging 51.5 with a strike rate of 85.1. He has hit 16 fours in these battles.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 41.7 |
2017 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | 106.2 |
2019 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | - | 128.6 |
2020 | 49 | 45 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | - | 108.9 |
2023 | 23 | 41 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 23.0 | 56.1 |
Total | 103 | 121 | 2 | 70 | 16 | 0 | 51.5 | 85.1 |
Smith vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
In T20Is, Smith has scored 15 runs off just 8 balls, never being dismissed by Bumrah. His strike rate here is an impressive 187.5, showing that he’s been able to score quickly in their limited meetings.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | 180.0 |
2022 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 200.0 |
Total | 15 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | - | 187.5 |
Smith vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20s (T20 Leagues)
In domestic/franchise T20s, Smith has scored 68 runs off 56 balls, getting dismissed 3 times by Bumrah. His average is 22.7, with a strike rate of 121.4. Notably, he has hit 3 fours and 3 sixes in these matches.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
2017 | 29 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 131.8 |
2019 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 | 94.1 |
2020 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12.0 | 150.0 |
2021 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | - | 137.5 |
Total | 68 | 56 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 22.6 | 121.4 |
Verdict: Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who Has the Edge?
In this matchup, Jasprit Bumrah holds a slight edge, especially in Test cricket, where he has dismissed Smith four times and restricted his average to just 23.8. His ability to contain and remove one of Australia’s finest batters in the longest format speaks volumes.
However, Smith has responded strongly in ODIs, averaging 51.5 against Bumrah and scoring freely in recent encounters. In T20Is, the sample is small, but Smith has looked confident, scoring quickly without losing his wicket.
Overall, Bumrah leads the battle in red-ball cricket, while Smith has shown more control in white-ball formats — making this a competitive and evolving rivalry between two world-class players.
