IND vs AUS T20 Schedule: Bumrah Approaching Major Milestone
Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, leveled the series 1-1 on November 2. The opening T20I was rained off, and Australia took the second match, setting up a thrilling contest with two games remaining.
Bumrah Nears Exclusive Bowling Club
India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of entering an elite group of Indian T20I bowlers. He currently has 98 wickets, tied for second place among Indian bowlers alongside Hardik Pandya, who is sidelined in this series due to injury. The leader, Arshdeep Singh, holds 104 wickets and is the only Indian in the 100-wicket club.
If Bumrah takes two more wickets, he will join Arshdeep in this exclusive group—a significant milestone for both players.
Impact of Bumrah and Arshdeep
Both bowlers played crucial roles in India's T20 World Cup triumph. Since the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as coach, Arshdeep’s chances have been limited, but he made a strong statement with a 3/35 performance in the third T20I.
“Hopefully we will see him in the playing XI in the last two games.”
Bumrah delivered consistent performances with figures of 2/26 in the second match and 0/26 in the third, although rain prevented him from bowling in the first game. Even without a high wicket tally, he has maintained an excellent economy rate of 6.5 runs per over.
Looking Ahead to the T20 World Cup
With the World Cup just three months away, the combination of Bumrah and Arshdeep is expected to be a formidable threat, particularly in home conditions.
Author's summary: Jasprit Bumrah is on the cusp of joining Arshdeep Singh in the exclusive 100-wicket club for Indian T20I bowlers, highlighting their critical roles as India prepares for the T20 World Cup.