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Jasprit Bumrah’s Stellar Performance Propels India’s Victory in IND vs PAK T20 World Cup Clash
Jasprit Bumrah‘s outstanding performance in the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup match on June 9 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York saw him clinch the Player of the Match award. Bumrah’s impressive display also helped him rise to become India‘s third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Hardik Pandya. While Pandya achieved 78 wickets in 94 matches, Bumrah reached the same milestone in just 64 games, highlighting his exceptional bowling prowess.
With Pakistan requiring 21 runs in 2 overs, Bumrah delivered a masterful closing over, conceding only 3 runs and taking the crucial wicket of Iftikhar Ahmed. This wicket marked Bumrah’s 79th T20I scalp, moving him past Hardik Pandya in the list of top Indian wicket-takers. Despite other bowlers like New Zealand’s Tim Southee and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan dominating the rankings, Bumrah’s efficiency in fewer matches sets him apart.
In a post-match interview, India captain Rohit Sharma lauded Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling genius, emphasizing his crucial role in the team’s success. Bumrah’s pivotal contributions against Pakistan and Ireland have set the stage for India’s upcoming matches in the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup, notably in the Caribbean.