Is Jasprit Bumrah the G.O.A.T? Which subcontinent pacer has the best bowling average in SENA nations

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India are touring England in the upcoming five-match Test series. The first Test is being played in Leeds and India are looking to begin the series on a high.

This series marks the start of a new WTC cycle and fans will rely heavily on Jasprit Bumrah to shine. The 31-year-old boasts a healthy record of 207 wickets.

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For context, 160 of his Test wickets have come on the road. Averaging 19.47 away from home, Bumrah strikes at 42.6 with eleven fifers to his name.

One wouldn't be wrong if they regarded him as the GOAT pacer in world cricket! To dive deep into his bowling achievements, here is the list of subcontinent pacers with the best bowling average in SENA nations - South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia.

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What is Jasprit Bumrah's bowling average in SENA nations?

PlayerCountryMatchesInningsSpanAverageWicketsBBM5w/10w
Jasprit BumrahIndia32602018-202520.991479/869/0

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List of subcontinent pacers with the best bowling average in SENA nations

PlayerCountryMatchesInningsSpanAverageWicketsBBM5w/10w
Jasprit BumrahIndia32602018-202520.991479/869/0
Wasim AkramPakistan32551985-200124.1114611/16011/3
Mohammad AsifPakistan17332005-201025.02799/1075/0
Imran KhanPakistan29461971-199026.5510912/1658/2
Waqar YounisPakistan30511990-200329.1511310/1336/1
Mohammad AmirPakistan25462009-201930.36887/1063/0
Mohammad SirajIndia19352020-202531.13688/1262/0
Zaheer KhanIndia30532001-201431.471199/1346/0
Sarfraz NawazPakistan24421972-198431.658011/1252/1
Mohammad ShamiIndia34632013-202332.881238/1074/0