Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler and one of the world’s most feared white-ball bowlers, has faced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) only once so far — during the 2016 Asia Cup T20I in Bangladesh. While the sample size is small, it perfectly reflects Bumrah’s strengths: accuracy, control, and pressure-building ability.
Here’s a detailed look at Bumrah’s stats, records, and impact against UAE across formats, along with what makes him special even in games against lesser-ranked teams.
Jasprit Bumrah vs UAE T20I Performance
Bumrah’s sole appearance against UAE came on March 3, 2016 in the Asia Cup T20 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Despite facing a relatively weaker batting lineup, Bumrah maintained his usual discipline and gave India a perfect start with the ball.
Bumrah T20I Stats vs UAE
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.0 | 23 | 1 | 1/23 | 23.00 | 5.75 | 24.0 |
Key Highlights:
- Took one wicket (Mohammad Shahzad c Suresh Raina).
- Maintained a tight economy of 5.75, keeping UAE batters in check.
- Provided crucial early breakthroughs, allowing India to dominate and register an easy win.
Read more: UAE Highest Score in Asia Cup
ODI Stats vs UAE
As of now, Bumrah has not faced UAE in ODIs, so there are no ODI stats to report. Future Asia Cups or ICC events could give him an opportunity to add to his record against them.
Impact & Performance Analysis
Even in a match where India were heavy favorites, Bumrah’s contribution was vital:
- Powerplay Control: Kept the run rate down, which forced UAE batters to take risks against other bowlers.
- Partnership Breaker: His wicket ensured UAE never built momentum.
- Consistency: His economy was better than many pacers on similar pitches, showing his control regardless of opposition.
Bumrah’s ability to execute yorkers and back-of-length deliveries makes him dangerous against both top teams and emerging nations. He turns matches into one-sided affairs by removing early scoring opportunities.
Read more: India vs UAE Head to Head
Jasprit Bumrah’s T20I Performance Summary
Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the most consistent and feared bowlers in T20 internationals, with 89 wickets in 70 matches, an excellent bowling average of 17.74, and an economy rate of just 6.28 — remarkable for the shortest format. His best figures of 3/7 came against Afghanistan, highlighting his ability to run through line-ups. Against UAE, he has played just one match (Asia Cup 2016), delivering a tidy spell of 4-0-23-1 with an economy of 5.75, taking the wicket of Mohammad Shahzad and keeping their batters under control.
Bumrah’s trademark yorkers, accuracy in the powerplay, and sharp death-overs bowling make him equally effective against top-tier teams like Australia, England, and Pakistan, as well as associate nations, where his control and discipline ensure India stays ahead in the gam
With UAE now participating in more Asia Cup editions and ICC events, we may see Bumrah bowl to them again. Given his form in 2025 and ability to swing the new ball, fans can expect him to pick more wickets and maintain his exceptional economy.
Conclusion
Jasprit Bumrah’s record vs UAE might feature just one T20I match, but it highlights his hallmark qualities — precision, discipline, and game awareness. Whether India faces UAE again in the Asia Cup 2025 or other tournaments, Bumrah will continue to be the biggest threat with the ball.
