- June 20, 2025
The scent of red ball cricket is back in the air – and it’s spicier than ever – India vs England, five cracking Test matches, and a bunch of fast bowlers are going to be rattling stumps and breaking partnerships! With swing-friendly skies and seam-hungry pitches in England, we know this will be a pacers’ paradise. But with so many options and talent, who will emerge at the top of the wicket charts?
Let’s take a look at three bowlers who are most likely to light up this Test series, including Jasprit Bumrah, the reliable Jasprit Bumrah – even if it’s only part-time!
Mohammed Siraj
If there’s one bowler who has transitioned from being an outside to a validated strike weapon, it has to be Mohammed Siraj. With a never-say-die willingness and the ability to extract life from dead surfaces, Siraj has become India’s leading bowler in all conditions.
Siraj had the numbers to back it up: 48 wickets during the last World Test Championship cycle, 20 of those wickets in the unbelievably difficult Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and then there was his last tour of England, where he hacked through the England batting with 18 wickets to draw the series. What makes Siraj dangerous is that he can bowl a wobbly seam or just a standard swing. Siraj has the toolbox to pick apart countless batting lineups.
With Shubman Gill banking on a younger attack, expect Siraj to bowl long spells, especially if Bumrah misses a few games. Let’s expect a beast mode performance; he might even take 20+ wickets in five games.
Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes may not be the most glamorous name in the English fast-bowling cartel, but with the Dukes ball in hand and with the English clouds hanging above, Woakes can be as deadly as anyone. Woakes has been somewhat overshadowed in recent times by the more famous names in his name, like Broad or Anderson, but now he is England’s most experienced hand in the series.
Woakes averages less than 23 at home with the ball, and that’s not just luck. His rise in seam movement, ability to bowl a consistent line, and penchant for taking wickets when it matters most make him a huge threat, especially against sides from the subcontinent. In Woakes’ only Test against India in the last series, he took seven wickets against India’s big names, including Pant and Jadeja.
Jasprit Bumrah
Sure, Jasprit Bumrah is not playing all 5 Tests – but he can still make the biggest difference. Juxtapose him against the other fast bowlers, and right now, Bumrah is arguably world cricket’s most complete bowler. Whether it’s the new ball, the old ball, reverse swing, or just nail those unplayable yorkers, Bumrah can cover it all.
In the last WTC cycle, he was India’s leading wicket-taker (77 wickets in 15 Tests) and had the most wickets in the last series against England (23 wickets in 5 matches). He is only going to play a total of 3 Tests because of load management, but he takes wickets not for fun but in clusters – he still can potentially be a top 3 option.
This series isn’t just about runs, jobs, or rivalries; it will be a match of nerves, skill, and unflinching pace. With Siraj leading the Indian bowling, Woakes linking the English bowling, and Bumrah a menace even if he plays two Tests, we’ve got some wicket swing to expect.
So, cricket lovers, who do you think will lead the wicket charts? Will Siraj continue his hot streak? Will Woakes be as dominant again this time at home?
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