Cuttack: All eyes will be on India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the team takes the field against South Africa in the first T20 match of the series at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Bumrah has a chance to achieve a historic milestone that no Indian bowler has accomplished so far—becoming the first Indian to take 100 wickets across all three international formats.
Bumrah’s T20 Record and Opportunity
Bumrah currently has 99 wickets in T20 Internationals, having made his debut in this format for India in 2016. Over 80 T20 matches, he has maintained an impressive average of 18.11, with his best performance being 3 wickets for just 7 runs. While Arshdeep Singh currently holds the record for most T20I wickets for India with 105 dismissals in 68 matches, Bumrah is just one wicket away from joining the elite 100-wicket club in T20 cricket.
Already a Star in Test and ODI Cricket
In addition to T20, Bumrah has already achieved 100+ wickets in both Test and ODI cricket. He has 234 wickets from 52 Tests and 149 wickets from 89 ODIs. Achieving the 100th T20I wicket would make him the first Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Despite playing a limited number of matches due to injuries, Bumrah has consistently delivered match-winning performances.
Global Context
Only four international bowlers—Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, New Zealand’s Tim Southee, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan, and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi—have achieved 100+ wickets in all three formats. West Indies’ Jason Holder is also close to this milestone with 97 T20I wickets complementing his 100+ wickets in Tests and ODIs.
Bumrah’s potential achievement in Cuttack could mark a historic moment not just for Indian cricket but for the global cricketing community.
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