India defeated its arch-rival in the Asia Cup 2025 final to win the title. India won the Asia Cup for the ninth time, demonstrating the team's dominance in the tournament. Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stellar performance in the final, his exceptional bowling playing a key role in restricting Pakistan and winning the championship. Jasprit surpassed his teammate Mohammed Shami. Let's learn more about this record:

In the title match, Bumrah took two crucial wickets – Mohammad Nawaz and Haris Rauf – for just 25 runs in 3.1 overs. His impact in the death overs proved decisive in effectively ending Pakistan's innings.

Surpasses Mohammed Shami

With this performance, Bumrah has surpassed Mohammed Shami in terms of international wickets for India. The 31-year-old fast bowler now has 464 wickets at an average of 20.61, making him India's eighth-highest wicket-taker.

Bumrah is now aiming to surpass Javagal Srinath's 551 wickets and climb further up the list of India's all-time wicket-takers. Legendary Anil Kumble remains at the top with 953 wickets, followed by R. Ashwin (765) and Harbhajan Singh (707).

India's highest wicket-takers (international cricket)

Anil Kumble – 953

R. Ashwin – 765

Harbhajan Singh – 707

Kapil Dev – 687

Ravindra Jadeja – 615

Zaheer Khan – 597

Javagal Srinath – 551

Jasprit Bumrah – 464

Bumrah's career highlights

Tests: 48 matches, 219 wickets, best 9/86

ODIs: 89 matches, 149 wickets, best 6/19

T20Is: 75 matches, 96 wickets, best 3/7

With this record-breaking achievement and his consistent performances across all formats, Bumrah is cementing his legacy as one of India's best fast bowlers.