Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has marked his return from injury by achieving an unprecedented milestone in international cricket. Currently featuring in the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan, Bumrah bowled with intense rhythm and energy across the opening two games. While he managed just 1 wicket in each fixture, that modest tally was sufficient to cement his place in cricket history with a world first on home soil.
A Historic Milestone on Indian Pitches
Upon removing Mohammad Nabi during the second T20I, Bumrah reached the milestone of 50 T20 International wickets on Indian soil. With this wicket, he became the only bowler in world cricket to take 50 or more wickets across all three formats, Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals, played inside India. Reaching this fifty-wicket benchmark across every format in home conditions underscores his versatility and mastery across red-ball and white-ball cricket alike.
Prolific Numbers Across All Three Formats
Over the course of his international career, Bumrah has proven to be a decisive match-winner across all branches of the game. Representing the national side in 52 Tests, 91 ODIs, and 97 T20Is to date, his statistical record remains remarkable. In Test cricket, he has claimed 234 wickets, while his 50-over ODI tally stands at 151 wickets. In T20 Internationals, he has dismissed 123 batters, illustrating an elite level of sustained execution across different match situations and conditions.
Dominant Seven-Wicket Victory in the Second T20I
The individual milestone came alongside a comprehensive team performance, with India defeating Afghanistan by 7 wickets in the second match. Captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first, putting the visitors into bat. Afghanistan struggled to establish late momentum, finishing their allotted 20 overs on 159 for 8. Visiting captain Ibrahim Zadran top-scored for his side, compiling 37 runs from 33 deliveries.
Disciplined Bowling and a Swift Run Chase
With the ball, Nitish Reddy led the wicket-taking charts for the home side, capturing 3 wickets for 24 runs in his 3 overs. Arshdeep Singh provided strong support by taking 2 wickets, while Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Ravi Bishnoi claimed 1 wicket each. In response, India made light work of the 160-run target. Sanju Samson powered the chase with a blistering 57, supported by Abhishek Sharma's 39 and Ishan Kishan's 38, allowing the hosts to reach 163 for 3 in just 14.5 overs to seal an emphatic win.
