5 bowlers with 100+ wickets in all formats ft. Jasprit Bumrah

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The cricketing world celebrated a historic milestone when Jasprit Bumrah, India‘s premier fast bowler, picked his 100th T20 International wicket against South Africa in Cuttack, officially inducting him into the elite ‘100 Wickets in All Three Formats’ club.

This phenomenal achievement cements his status as one of the most complete and versatile bowlers of the modern era. He joins a select global group of legends who have displayed the rare blend of resilience, adaptability, and skill required to dominate Test, ODI, and T20I cricket. Bumrah’s pinpoint accuracy, deceptive variations, and lethal yorkers have made him indispensable across formats, and his entry makes him the first-ever Indian bowler to achieve this spectacular treble, underscoring a bowling legacy that transcends formats and national records.

Bumrah secured his landmark 100th T20I wicket on December 9, 2025, during the first T20 International of the five-match series against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

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1. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka):

Known as the ‘Slinger,’ Malinga was the first bowler in history to achieve this remarkable all-format century. His unique round-arm action and unparalleled accuracy with the toe-crushing yorker made him a menace, particularly in white-ball cricket, defining a generation of death-overs bowling.

2. Tim Southee (New Zealand):

A swing master, Southee possesses the second-highest combined wicket tally among these five. He is a testament to longevity and consistency, maintaining his wicket-taking ability by continuously adapting, and serving as a spearhead for the Black Caps across all conditions for over a decade.

3. Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh):

The sole spin-bowling all-rounder on this prestigious list, Shakib’s achievement highlights his world-class ability and sustained dominance. As Bangladesh’s greatest cricketer, he has been a pillar in all three formats, combining relentless left-arm orthodox bowling with impactful batting.

4. Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan):

The youngest fast bowler to enter this elite club, Shaheen is recognized for his fearsome pace, sharp swing, and ability to take wickets early in the innings. His rapid rise across formats showcases a generational talent who has quickly become Pakistan’s main strike weapon.

5. Jasprit Bumrah (India):

The latest entrant and the first Indian, Bumrah stands out for his remarkable consistency, particularly his superior average and economy rate across all formats among the five. His unorthodox action, combined with lethal precision and control, makes him perhaps the most effective multi-format bowler of his time.

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