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Bumrah 3 Wickets From 500 Milestone in Must-Win T20 WC Clash

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stands just three wickets shy of the milestone of 500 international wickets. His performance will be crucial for India in their must-win T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe following a loss to South Africa. Bumrah has been in phenomenal form in the tournament, boasting an economy rate of just 5.30 and becoming India's all-time leading wicket-taker in T20 World Cups. The team's progression likely hinges on his ability to deliver another match-winning spell with the ball.

Key Points: Jasprit Bumrah Nears 500 International Wickets in T20 WC

  • Bumrah needs 3 wickets for 500
  • India's must-win match vs Zimbabwe
  • Tournament's top wicket-taker with 33 scalps
  • Exceptional economy rate of 5.30
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T20 WC: Jasprit Bumrah three wickets shy of 500 international wickets

Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is 3 wickets away from 500 international scalps as India faces Zimbabwe in a crucial T20 World Cup match.

"every yorker bowled by Bumrah lands right into the blockhole - Content"

Chennai, February 26

Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is just three wickets away from becoming the eighth Indian with 500 international wickets.

In the must-win T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe at Chennai, 'Jassi Bhai', as he is known lovingly, could be a game-changer for Team India with his four over quota. Bumrah's 24 balls could go a long way in deciding India's future in this tournament after the Men in Blue ran into trouble with a 76-run loss to South Africa in Super Eight stage opener, sending their net-run-rate in minus.

So far in 232 matches for India, Bumrah has taken 497 wickets at an average of 20.56, with best figures of 6/19, 13 four-wicket hauls and 18 five-wicket hauls.

In this tournament so far, Bumrah has been unforgiving against batters, giving them a very little space to breathe and let loose their arms. In four matches, he has seven wickets at an average of 9.85 and an economy rate of just 5.30, a mind-boggling stat in a batsman-dominated format. His best spell came last game against South Africa, taking 3/15 in four overs. With this spell, the 2024 T20 World Cup 'Player of the Tournament' also become India's top wicket-taker in the tournament's history, with 33 scalps.

While India would be praying for South Africa to crush West Indies in the first match of this Thursday double header, the prayers would be just as louder and the fingers would stay crossed when India would be on the field, hoping that every yorker bowled by Bumrah lands right into the blockhole and makes a mess out of batter's stumps and his deliveries light up the speedgun.

Squads:

India Squad: Ishan Kishan(w), Abhishek Shama, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson

Zimbabwe Squad: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza(c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza. (ANI).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Those stats are insane, especially the economy rate of 5.3 in T20s. He single-handedly controls the game. Hope he gets the three wickets quickly so the team can focus on the bigger picture of winning the match and staying in the tournament.
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Vikram M
Jassi Bhai for a reason! The way he has come back from injury is inspirational. But let's not put too much pressure on him for the milestone. The team needs to win first. Our batting also needs to step up after that South Africa loss.
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Priya S
His action is so unique, and yet so effective. A true champion. Fingers crossed for the match. Hope he gets his 500th with a perfect yorker! 🤞
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while Bumrah is a genius, the article focuses too much on individual milestones. The NRR is in the negative, and we are dependent on other results. The team performance as a whole needs analysis, not just one player, however brilliant he is.
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Michael C
Watching Bumrah bowl is a masterclass. That average of under 10 in this tournament is just not fair to the batters. Zimbabwe will have their work cut out. Go India!

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