Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has surpassed all-rounder Hardik Pandya to become India’s third-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket. This milestone came during India’s narrow six-run victory over Pakistan in their ICC T20 World Cup clash at New York’s Nassau County International Stadium.
Jasprit Bumrah delivered an exceptional performance, taking three wickets for just 14 runs in his four overs, with an impressive economy rate of 3.50. His victims included the star opening pair of skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, as well as Iftikhar Ahmed.
In 64 T20Is, Bumrah has amassed 79 wickets at an average of 18.67 and an economy rate of 6.44, with his best figures being 3/11. Hardik Pandya, who previously held the third spot, has 78 wickets in 94 T20Is, with his best figures being 4/16.
Pakistan’s Run Chase And Jasprit Bumrah Performance
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During Pakistan’s chase, Mohammad Rizwan anchored the innings with 31 runs off 44 balls. However, Jasprit Bumrah and Pandya’s crucial wickets created pressure on Pakistan. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Babar Azam (13) and Rizwan, while Pandya took key wickets of Fakhar Zaman (13) and Shadab Khan (4). With 18 runs needed in the final over, Naseem Shah (10*) attempted to secure victory for Pakistan, but Arshdeep Singh held his nerve, ensuring a six-run win for India.
With this thrilling win, India sits atop Group A with two wins from two games, earning four points. Pakistan, having lost both of their matches against the USA and India, is in fourth place, making their chances of advancing to the knockout stage slim.
Jasprit Bumrah was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his match-winning bowling performance.
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Leading Indian Wicket-Takers in T20Is
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Yuzvendra Chahal is India‘s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, having taken 96 wickets in 80 games at an average of 25.09 and an economy rate of 8.19, with his best figures being 6/25. Bhuvneshwar Kumar follows in second place with 90 wickets in 87 matches at an average of 23.10 and an economy rate of 6.96, with his best figures being 5/4.
Globally, New Zealand’s Tim Southee leads the T20I wicket-takers list, with 157 wickets in 123 matches at an average of 23.15 and an economy rate of 8.13, with his best figures being 5/13.
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Match Summary: India vs Pakistan
In the match, Pakistan won the toss and chose to field. The Indian batters struggled on a difficult pitch, with star openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) failing to make significant contributions. Rishabh Pant top-scored with a brisk 42 off 31 balls, featuring six fours, and had useful partnerships with Axar Patel (20 off 18 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (seven off eight balls).
Despite Pant’s efforts, India’s lower middle order crumbled, leading to a total of just 119 in 19 overs.
Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were the standout bowlers for Pakistan, both taking three wickets for 21 runs each. Mohammad Amir added two wickets to his tally, while Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed one.
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