Jasprit Bumrah delivered a performance for the ages in Ahmedabad, storming to the top of the Indian wicket-takers list in T20 World Cups with 33 dismissals. The ace speedster’s 3/15 haul in 4 overs against South Africa during the Super-8 stage of the 2026 edition broke Ravichandran Ashwin’s record of 32 wickets, achieved over 24 matches from 2012-2022.
Over 22 games from 2016-2026, Bumrah has been a nightmare for batters. Arshdeep Singh equals Ashwin with 32 in 18 matches, Hardik Pandya has 29 in 29 since 2016, and Jadeja 22 in 30. This milestone cements Bumrah’s legacy as India’s go-to bowler in high-stakes T20 cricket.
South Africa won the toss and batted, but crumpled to 20/3 early on. Brevis (45 off 39, 6 fours) and Miller (63 off 35, 7 fours, 3 sixes) countered with a 97-run stand, before Stubbs’ unbeaten 44 off 24 propelled them to 187/7. Bumrah’s pinpoint yorkers and swing accounted for three key scalps, with Arshdeep (2/??), Chakaravarthy (1), and Dube (1) providing support.
As India eyes progression, Bumrah’s form signals ominous warnings for opponents. His ability to strike at vital junctures could well define the tournament’s narrative, inspiring a new generation of pace bowlers.