Jasprit Bumrah Becomes India Third-Highest T20I Wicket Taker
In a thrilling match against Pakistan, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Hardik Pandya to become India’s third-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket. The game, held at New York’s Nassau County International Stadium, saw Bumrah at his best, taking three wickets for just 14 runs in four overs. His impressive performance included the crucial dismissals of Pakistan’s key batsmen Babar Azam, Mohammed Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed. This achievement places Bumrah behind Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar on India’s all-time T20I wicket-takers list.
Bumrah T20I Career Stats
Bumrah’s rise in the wicket-takers list is backed by his consistent performance in T20I cricket. Over 64 matches, he has taken 79 wickets at an average of 18.67 and an economy rate of 6.44. His best bowling figures in a match are 3/11. In comparison, Hardik Pandya, who Bumrah surpassed, has taken 78 wickets in 94 T20Is, with best figures of 4/16. The leading wicket-taker for India in T20Is remains Yuzvendra Chahal, with 96 wickets in 80 games, followed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 90 wickets in 87 matches.
Match Summary India vs Pakistan
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. Indian batsmen struggled on a challenging pitch, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma scoring only 4 and 13 runs, respectively. Rishabh Pant top-scored with 42 runs, supported by Axar Patel and Suryakumar Yadav. However, the lower middle order failed to build on these starts, and India was bowled out for 119 in 19 overs. Pakistan’s Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were the standout bowlers, each taking three wickets for 21 runs.
India Defense and Victory
In their chase, Pakistan adopted a cautious approach. Mohammed Rizwan top-scored with 31 runs, but Bumrah and Hardik Pandya’s crucial wickets kept Pakistan in check. With 18 runs needed in the final over, Arshdeep Singh ensured Pakistan fell short by six runs, securing India’s victory. This win placed India at the top of Group A with two wins, while Pakistan, with two losses, faces slim chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Bumrah’s exceptional spell earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award.
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